Galveston's Maceo Family Empire:: Bootlegging and the Balinese Room by Richard B

Description: Galveston's Maceo Family Empire:: Bootlegging and the Balinese Room by Richard B. McCaslin, Scott Belshaw At the dawn of the twentieth century, Galveston was a beacon of opportunity on the Texas Gulf Coast. Dubbed the "Wall Street of the Southwest," its laissez-faire reputation called those hungry for success to its shores. Led by brothers Salvatore and Rosario at the height of Prohibition, the Maceo family answered that call and changed the Oleander City forever. They built an island empire of gambling, smuggling and prostitution that lasted three decades. Housed in their nightclubs frequented by stars like Peggy Lee, Frank Sinatra and Duke Ellington, they endeared themselves to their Galveston neighbors by sharing their profits, imitating crime syndicates in their native Sicily. Though certainly no saints, the Maceos helped bring prosperity to a community weary from a century of turmoil. Discover the history of Galvestons famous crime family with authors Nicole Boatman, Dr. Scott Belshaw and Texas historian Richard McCaslin. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography RICHARD B. McCASLIN is assistant professor of history at High Point University. Details ISBN1626197539 Author Scott Belshaw Short Title GALVESTONS MACEO FAMILY EMPIRE Pages 144 Series True Crime Language English ISBN-10 1626197539 ISBN-13 9781626197534 Media Book Format Paperback Residence NC, US Publisher History Press (SC) Year 2014 Publication Date 2014-11-18 Imprint History Press, The Subtitle Bootlegging and the Balinese Room Audience General/Trade We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:93473975;

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