| Bill The Butcher: The Life and Death of William Poole Contributor(s): Stanway, Eric (Author) |
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ISBN: 1511600837 ISBN-13: 9781511600835 Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform OUR PRICE: $18.95 Product Type: Paperback Published: July 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - 19th Century |
| Physical Information: 0.73" H x 5" W x 7.99" (0.78 lbs) 326 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 19th Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Back in 2002, when director Martin Scorcese released his acclaimed film Gangs of New York, he introduced a whole generation to the character of the vicious gang leader William Poole, more popularly known as Bill The Butcher. The narrative, while impressive, did jettison historical accuracy in favor of dramatic tension. Here, then, is the full and true story of this notorious villain, set against the rough and tumble background of New York's Five Points, as set forth in newspaper reports and contemporary accounts. |