| Leavenworth Seven: The Deadly 1931 Prison Break Contributor(s): Lamaster, Kenneth M. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1467140406 ISBN-13: 9781467140409 Publisher: History Press OUR PRICE: $19.79 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - Midwest(ia,il,in,ks,mi,mn,mo,nd,ne,oh,sd,wi - True Crime - Photography | Subjects & Themes - Historical |
| Dewey: 365.641 |
| LCCN: 2018960975 |
| Series: True Crime |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 5.9" W x 8.9" (0.75 lbs) 144 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: On December 11, 1931, chaos erupted behind Leavenworth's limestone penitentiary walls as seven desperate men put months of planning into action. Aided by notorious gangsters Frank Nash, George "Machine Gun" Kelly and Thomas James Holden, they blazed a pat |
Contributor Bio(s): Lamaster, Kenneth M.: - Kenneth M. LaMaster is a retired correctional professional, having worked at the United States Disciplinary Barracks at Fort Leavenworth, the Kansas State Penitentiary and the United States Penitentiary, Leavenworth. His published works include three pictorial histories and numerous newspaper articles. As a guest speaker, he has appeared on CSPAN's Book TV, as well as television and radio interviews. He has provided technical advisory work for television programs, documentaries and printed works by other authors. Originally from Louisville, Kentucky, Ken resides in Leavenworth, Kansas, with his wife, Karen, of thirty-six years. |