Expertly-written articles detailing some of the most notorious thieves, murderers, mobsters, gangsters, and criminals, from Henry Starr to Charles Ponzi
10 infamous bank heists, plus how to rob a train and how to escape from Alcatraz — hypothetically, of course
Wyatt Earp, Jesse James, Butch Cassidy, Billy the Kid, Al Capone, Bonnie & Clyde, Machine Gun Kelly, Pretty Boy Floyd, and many other famous names in crime
An inside look at the seedy underbelly of Prohibition-era New York and the five major crime families
Stunning photography, illustrations, graphics, and other
insightful visuals
This riveting guide is an historical account of crime in America from the 19th century to present day, packed with fascinating details about key figures in crime history.
Explore the exploits of some of the Wild West's most notorious murderers and gangs, from Jesse James to Wyatt Earp, and find out what went down at the OK Corral.
Then move onto the seedy underbelly of Prohibition-era New York to meet the five major crime families that are still operating today.
You'll also take a trip to Chicago to discover the crimes of Al Capone before heading to Nevada to find out about Bugsy Siegel, the mobster who made Las Vegas.
Explore the top ten bank robberies, how successful they really were,
and meet some of early 20th century's best con men — some of which could even sell you the Brooklyn Bridge!
These 144 pages are packed with expertly written articles detailing key events in crime history, including the Castellammarese War,
the Great Diamond Hoax, the rise and fall of the New York Mafia,
and more.
Featuring stunning illustrations, graphics, timelines, and other insightful visuals, this exciting guide also includes profiles of the most notable players from the 19th century to today.
Discover the gangster who all but ruled Chicago through bootlegging and murder, Al Capone. Meet the lawmen of the frontier who tried to take on the Wild West's most notorious outlaws.
Find out how the criminal lovers Bonnie & Clyde really met,
and how they came to their tragic fate.
Meet the Illinois gangster who took on the Ku Klux Klan, Charles Birger.
Learn about The Dalton Gang, the band of brothers who terrorized the Wild West in the late 1800s.
Discover the man who hoodwinked Mussolini, swindling millions from the Italian dictator in a fake land con, Joseph Weil.
Plus, many more insights into the true stories of the U.S.A.'s most wanted outlaws!
Packed with fun and insightful articles and photography that every history buff will love, get an inside look at the U.S.A.'s fascinating criminal underworld with American Outlaws!
Reading ages 12 and up.
