Black Gangsters of Chicago

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, True Crime
Cover of the book Black Gangsters of Chicago by Ron Chepesiuk, Barricade Books
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Author: Ron Chepesiuk ISBN: 9781569804094
Publisher: Barricade Books Publication: August 29, 2007
Imprint: Barricade Books Language: English
Author: Ron Chepesiuk
ISBN: 9781569804094
Publisher: Barricade Books
Publication: August 29, 2007
Imprint: Barricade Books
Language: English

Chicago's fabled underworld is famous for its high-profile gangsters such as Al Capone. Not as publicly known, but perhaps even more notorious, are the names of "Mushmouth" Johnson, Jeff Fort and Larry Hanover. These African-American gangsters were every bit as powerful, intriguing and colorful as the Windy City's more famous white gangsters. Now for the first time, journalist Ron Chepesiuk reveals their fascinating stories and that of the many other interesting gangsters from Chicago's black underworld.

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Chicago's fabled underworld is famous for its high-profile gangsters such as Al Capone. Not as publicly known, but perhaps even more notorious, are the names of "Mushmouth" Johnson, Jeff Fort and Larry Hanover. These African-American gangsters were every bit as powerful, intriguing and colorful as the Windy City's more famous white gangsters. Now for the first time, journalist Ron Chepesiuk reveals their fascinating stories and that of the many other interesting gangsters from Chicago's black underworld.

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