The Great Illusion: An Informal History of Prohibition

by Herbert Asbury

Book Overview

"An absorbing and at times ironical humorous picture of the battle of Prohibition. Recommended." -- Library Journal
With the passing of the Volstead Act, the United States embraced Prohibition as the law of the land. From 1920 to 1933, the well-intentioned ban of the manufacture, sale, and transportation of intoxicating liquors gave rise to a flourishing culture of bootleggers, gangsters, and corrupt officials. This witty and perceptive...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0486824683
• ISBN13: 9780486824680
• Release Date: July 2018
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 2.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.5"