American Gangsters, Then and Now: An Encyclopedia

A detailed compendium of American gangsters and gangs from the end of the Civil War to the present day.

Comprises 50 alphabetically organized entries on American gangsters and gangs from the post-Civil War era to the present

Offers a wealth of primary sources, including newspaper articles dating back to the 1880s and FBI files obtained by the author

Includes photographs of prominent American gangsters and the aftermaths of their crimes

Presents a glossary of gangster slang, past and present

Provides a comprehensive index