Tuesday, July 15, 2014

A Pickpocket's Tale: The Underworld of Nineteenth-Century New York

Author: Timothy J. Gilfoyle
Stars: 4
Review by: Matriarch

This non-fiction book by a noted historian is well researched and very informative. It focuses on a man who lived in late nineteenth century NYC and his life in the underworld. Gilfoyle also goes to great length to detail the criminal "justice" system at the time. If you enjoy the fiction of Caleb Carr, you'll love this. 

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