Bruce, J.Campbell
Escape from Alcatraz
- ISBN 13:
- 9781580086783
- author:
- Bruce, J.Campbell
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Ten Speed Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2005
- Pages:
- 228
- Dimensions:
- 150 mm X 229 mm
- Genre:
- Prisons
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Escape from Alcatraz: A gripping history of the infamous maximum-security penitentiary and the daring escape attempt that captivated the nation.
The story begins with the transformation of a Spanish fort into one of America's most notorious prisons, where even death was seen as an inmate's only hope. In 1963, just weeks before the original publication of this book, the last prisoner was escorted off Devil's Island and Alcatraz ceased to be a prison.
This updated edition features a gallery of photos, including scenes from the 1979 movie and archival images of the prison and its inhabitants. A detailed account of the escape attempt by Frank Morris and two accomplices is woven throughout the narrative, making for a compelling read about one of the most infamous prisons in American history.
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