Robbing Banks

Author(s): Kirchner, L. R. Publisher: Castle Books Format: Hardcover List Price:  Rs. 970 Category: General ISBN-10: 0785817093 Language: English Pages: 235 Dimensions: 8.74" l x 6.32" w x 1.08" h

Overview:

Ever since banks were established in the land of "free enterprise" there has been a parallel profession of keen interest to the public: bank robber. A dangerous undertaking in any era, bank robbing has been attempted by venal brutes, smooth con artists, cool daredevils, and famous folk heroes. Robbing Banks, which covers heists from 1831 to today, depicts the history of bank robbing in all of its colorful - and - occasionally grim - variety. Robbing Banks spans the eras, describing colorful personalities on both sides of the law. It not only provides a fact-filled history of a particularly nefarious criminal profession, but presents a fascinating glimpse into an aspect of uniquely American culture.