Letters from Alcatraz
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| Rating | : | 4.28 (711 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0970461429 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 458 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-06-30 |
| Language | : | English |
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From Space to Alcatraz, he has interviewed icons that have shaped world history, and continues to write on subjects that explore a vast spectrum of the human experience. . Michael Esslinger is a historical researcher and best-selling author whose acclaimed work has appeared in numerous books, film and television documentaries, including segments on the Discovery, National Geographic and History Channels. His work spans entertainment, science, politics and historical subje
From Space to Alcatraz, he has interviewed icons that have shaped world history, and continues to write on subjects that explore a vast spectrum of the human experience. About the Author Michael Esslinger is a historical researcher and best-selling author whose acclaimed work has appeared in numerous books, film and television documentaries, including segments on the Discovery, National Geographic and History Channels. His work spans entertainment, science, politics and historical subjects.
Letters from Alcatraz features an impressive collection of original correspondence from inmates both on-and-off the Rock. Letters from Alcatraz now includes a new chapter of author interviews with James "Whitey" Bulger, discussing his years on the Rock. This book is much more than a mere exercise in myth busting. Many represent their torn and textured histories in crime and the intricately layered stories of life at Alcatraz. Letters from Alcatraz is an epic exploration of a secret cloak and dagger culture once hidden behind a mythical curtain. Alcatraz Island was home to some of the nation's most notorious criminals including James "Whitey" Bulger, Al Capone, Mickey Cohen, George "Machine Gun" Kelly, Robert Stroud- the Birdman of Alcatraz, Alvin Karpis, Henry Young, Frank Morris, John & Clarence Anglin, and Roy Gardner. In Michael Esslinger's latest book, Letters From Alcatraz, the prisoners' stories come to life in their own words.
Lock Up the Typos Charlotte R. Mitchell I started this book, then set it aside for several weeks, but finally finished it. I found it difficult to read because of the large amount of errors. The author said he was including the letters just as they were written with no editing. However, I feel certain that many errors were ADDED to those letters. I could tell from the word choice and sentence structure that some of the letter writers were quite intelligent and would not make the mistakes the letters contained. It seemed as if someone had dictated the letters and that English was not the primary language of the person doing the typing. I did learn t. "Non fiction and a must read for history buffs interested in Alcatraz" according to Cheryl M-M. This is non fiction and I have to say the author has gone to great lengths to gather the resources and material. There are photos, sketches, architectural plans and designs, blueprints and original letters of Alcatraz, the inmates and the officers that worked there. It is def. a must read for history buffs. It is almost eery reading the private letters of some of the most infamous criminals that have been detained on that island. Even though the kindle edition shows the pictures in black and white they are clear, readable and of great quality.. "super" according to Discover. Excellent!I thought Mr. Esslinger's book on "Alcatraz" was unbeatable. However, this also is a must have. I loved it. No one else could do a better job.Gave me an insight to what the prisoners were thinking and a lot of the hardships they hard to endure. Excellent! Excellent!