The Dillinger Story is a thrilling and comprehensive account of the life and crimes of John Dillinger, one of America's most notorious gangsters. Written by Ovid Demaris, the book chronicles Dillinger's rise to infamy as a bank robber, killer, and public enemy during the Great Depression.Through meticulous research and interviews with those who knew Dillinger, Demaris paints a vivid portrait of the man behind the legend. From his early days as a petty criminal to his daring prison escapes and brazen robberies, the book ...
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The Dillinger Story is a thrilling and comprehensive account of the life and crimes of John Dillinger, one of America's most notorious gangsters. Written by Ovid Demaris, the book chronicles Dillinger's rise to infamy as a bank robber, killer, and public enemy during the Great Depression.Through meticulous research and interviews with those who knew Dillinger, Demaris paints a vivid portrait of the man behind the legend. From his early days as a petty criminal to his daring prison escapes and brazen robberies, the book explores Dillinger's criminal career in detail, including his relationships with other notorious gangsters like Baby Face Nelson and Pretty Boy Floyd.But The Dillinger Story is more than just a crime thriller. Demaris also delves into the social and political context of Dillinger's era, examining the economic hardships and political corruption that fueled his criminal exploits. He also explores the media frenzy surrounding Dillinger's crimes and the public fascination with his daring escapes and violent crimes.With its gripping narrative and insightful analysis, The Dillinger Story is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American crime and the enduring legacy of one of its most infamous figures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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