The Life & Times of Jersey City Mayor Frank Hague: I Am the Law Contributor(s): Vernon, Leonard F. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1609494687 ISBN-13: 9781609494681 Publisher: History Press OUR PRICE: $17.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2011 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Political - History | United States - State & Local - Middle Atlantic (dc, De, Md, Nj, Ny, Pa) - Biography & Autobiography | Historical |
Dewey: B |
LCCN: 2011042755 |
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 5.9" W x 8.9" (0.52 lbs) 192 pages |
Themes: - Geographic Orientation - New Jersey - Cultural Region - Mid-Atlantic - Cultural Region - Northeast U.S. |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Frank Hague served as the mayor of Jersey City for much of the early twentieth century. While some believed him a thief, others viewed him as a modern-day Robin Hood. He could put food on your table or triple your taxes, give you a job or end your career. |
Contributor Bio(s): Vernon, Leonard F.: - Dr. Leonard Vernon, of Laurel, New Jersey, is a recognized expert on Frank Hague. He is a well-known local author, and his works include Jewish South Jersey and Jersey City Medical Center, as well as A Profession Persecuted: The History of the Chiropractic Profession in New Jersey. Dr. Leonard Vernon, of Laurel, New Jersey, is a recognized expert on Frank Hague. He is a well-known local author, and his works include Jewish South Jersey and Jersey City Medical Center, as well as A Profession Persecuted: The History of the Chiropractic Profession in New Jersey. |