Young Al Capone: The Untold Story of Scarface in New York, 1899-1925

by John Balsamo and William Balsamo

Book Overview

Many people are familiar with the story of Al Capone, the legendary Chicago gangster best known for orchestrating the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre. But few are aware that Capone’s remarkable story began in the Navy Yard section of Brooklyn, New York. Tutored by the likes of infamous mobsters Johnny Torrio and Frankie Yale, young Capone’s disquieting demeanor, combined with the “technical advice” he learned from these shady teachers, contributed to...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1620871092
• ISBN13: 9781620871096
• Release Date: September 2012
• Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 8.9"