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Inspektor Oldfield and the Black Hand Society: America's Original Gangsters and

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Dobry: Książka, która była czytana, ale nadal jest w dobrym stanie. Na okładce widoczne są ...
Publication Date
2018-08-21
Pages
336
ISBN
9781501171208
Book Title
Inspector Oldfield and the Black Hand Society : America's Original Gangsters and the U. S. Postal Detective Who Brought Them to Justice
Item Length
9in
Publisher
Touchstone
Publication Year
2018
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Item Height
1in
Author
William Oldfield, Victoria Bruce
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, True Crime, History, Social Science
Topic
United States / 20th Century, Sociology / General, Law Enforcement, Organized Crime
Item Width
6in
Item Weight
17.9 Oz
Number of Pages
336 Pages

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The incredible true story of the US Post Office Inspector who took down the deadly Black Hand, a turn-of-the-century Italian-American secret society that preyed on immigrants across America's industrial heartland--featuring fascinating and never-before-seen documents and photos from the Oldfield family's private collection. Before the emergence of prohibition-era gangsters like Al Capone and Lucky Luciano, there was the Black Hand: an early twentieth-century Sicilian-American crime ring that preyed on immigrants from the old country. In those days, the FBI was in its infancy, and local law enforcement were clueless against the dangers--most refused to believe that organized crime existed. Terrorized victims rarely spoke out, and the criminals ruled with terror--until Inspector Frank Oldfield came along. In 1899, Oldfield became America's 156th Post Office Inspector--joining the ranks of the most powerful federal law enforcement agents in the country. Based in Columbus, Ohio, the unconventional Oldfield brilliantly took down train robbers, murderers, and embezzlers from Ohio to New York to Maryland. Oldfield was finally able to penetrate the dreaded Black Hand when a tip-off put him onto the most epic investigation of his career, culminating in the 1909 capture of sixteen mafiosos in a case that spanned four states, two continents--and ended in the first international organized crime conviction in the country. Hidden away by the Oldfield family for one hundred years and covered-up by rival factions in the early 20th century Post Office Department, this incredible true story out of America's turn-of-the-century heartland will captivate all lovers of history and true crime.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Touchstone
ISBN-10
1501171208
ISBN-13
9781501171208
eBay Product ID (ePID)
239718883

Product Key Features

Book Title
Inspector Oldfield and the Black Hand Society : America's Original Gangsters and the U. S. Postal Detective Who Brought Them to Justice
Author
William Oldfield, Victoria Bruce
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
United States / 20th Century, Sociology / General, Law Enforcement, Organized Crime
Publication Year
2018
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, True Crime, History, Social Science
Number of Pages
336 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
9in
Item Height
1in
Item Width
6in
Item Weight
17.9 Oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
Hv6448.O53 2018
Reviews
"Inspector Oldfield and The Black Hand Society" is part family history and part history of a terrorist crime group that was finally rounded up by a dedicated Post Office inspector. It is a well-written and well-researched book that will interest students of crime and history." -- Washington Times, 'An inspector should go quietly about his business, avoiding newspaper notice or self-advertisement.' - Manual of Instructions for Post Office Inspectors. Thankfully, Inspector Frank Oldfield paid no attention to these instructions! This book not only captures the investigative exploits of Oldfield's relentless pursuit of the Black Hand, but shows what a masterful public relations machine he was for the Postal Inspection Service - and for Frank Oldfield. As someone who has worked hard to raise the profile of Postal Inspectors from the 'Silent Service' image, I tip my hat to Inspector Oldfield. He was way ahead of his time and his efforts are magnificently relived in this book., "A simply riveting read from cover to cover... a unique and extraordinary study that will prove to be an immediately popular and enduringly valued... Impressively informative and exceptionally well written, organized and presented." -- Midwest Book Review, "This unputdownable book covers a topic that hasn't received much attention. Highly recommended." -- Library Journal (starred review), "Drawing on a treasure trove of family records, Oldfield and coauthor Bruce (No Apparent Danger) use the remarkable life of the author's great-grandfather, Frank Oldfield, to illuminate the little-known role of federal postal inspectors in federal law enforcement at the turn of the 20th century... A captivating summary of the origins of the U.S. postal system adds intrigue to this lucid blend of true crime and history." -- Publishers Weekly, "It's filled with colorful characters... neatly balances the old family stories with a solid historical perspective on the time and place. The combination makes for an intriguing look at a forgotten piece of Ohio's history." -- Columbus Dispatch, 'An inspector should go quietly about his business, avoiding newspaper notice or self-advertisement.' - Manual of Instructions for Post Office Inspectors. Thankfully, Inspector Frank Oldfield paid no attention to these instructions! This book not only captures the investigative exploits of Oldfield's relentless pursuit of the Black Hand, but shows what a masterful public relations machine he was for the Postal Inspection Service - and for Frank Oldfield. As someone who has worked hard to raise the profile of Postal Inspectors from the 'Silent Service' image, I tip my hat to Inspector Oldfield. He was way ahead of his time and his efforts are magnificently relived in this book. -- Daniel L. Mihalko, Postal Inspector in Charge, Congressional & Public Affairs (Retired)
Copyright Date
2018
Lccn
2018-006233
Intended Audience
Trade
Illustrated
Yes

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