The Apaches of New York

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lewis, Alfred Henry, 1857-1914

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Apaches of New York" by Alfred Henry Lewis is a collection of narratives exploring the lives of gangsters in early 20th-century New York City. Through vignettes of colorful characters and their exploits, the book delves into the gritty underbelly of urban life, illustrating the contrasts between different social strata and the moral ambiguity faced by its protagonists. The opening of the book introduces Chick Tricker, a figure involved in the city's nightlife, as he navigates bars and gangland encounters. The reader is thrust into Chatham Square, where Tricker interacts with various characters including a policeman and a street musician, showcasing the interconnectedness of crime, law enforcement, and the everyday lives of New Yorkers. The scene unfolds with tension brewing between rival gang members, hinting at imminent violence, encapsulating the atmosphere of danger and resilience that permeates the stories to come. This portion sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the lives and struggles of those living outside the law in a richly detailed urban landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Eat-'em-up Jack

The baby's fingers

How Pioggi went to Elmira

Ike the Blood

Indian Louie

How Jackeen slew the Doc

Leoni the trouble maker

The wages of the snitch

Little Bow Kum

The cooking of Crazy Butch

Big Mike Abrams

The going of Biff Ellison.

Credits:

Produced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive

Notes:

Reading ease score: 81.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2016-05-01