Taylor, Troy
One Night at the Biograph
- ISBN 13:
- 9781892523778
- author:
- Taylor, Troy
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Whitechapel Productions
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 362
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 x 1.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, True Crime, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
John Dillinger: A Life of Legend and Mystery The life and death of John Dillinger have become the stuff of legend, with his exploits as a bank robber and outlaw captivating Americans during the Great Depression. This account explores the mysteries surrounding Dillinger's rise to fame and his eventual demise at the Biograph Theater in Chicago. Dillinger's adventures were marked by daring heists, narrow escapes from jail, and high-speed car chases, which provided a welcome distraction for a nation worn down by hard times. But what really happened on that fateful night in July 1934? Was it Dillinger who was gunned down, or someone else entirely? This book delves into the facts behind the legend, shedding new light on one of America's most infamous outlaws and the events that led to his tragic end.