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Herbert Asbury & Family
Herbert
Asbury
Chronicler of America's Sins! Author of "The Gangs of New York."
 "Herbert
Asbury was a top newspaperman and author of books chronicling
sin, crime, and religious hypocrisy. Many of his books dealt
with the darker, seamier side of American life over a time
span from the late 18th century to the early 20th century.
THE GANGS OF NEW YORK, GEM OF THE PRAIRIE and the BARBARY
COAST portrayed cities controlled by gangsters during most
of the 1800's and early 1900's....." more>>
View a list of books
by Herbert Asbury |
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The
Gangs of New York Book
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Gangs Of New York DVD
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Gangs Of New York Video |
Asburys
in History |
| Asbury History
- Daniel captured by Indians! "While the Indians were
distracted hunting wild game, Daniel took off into the forest
and made his way to the river....." read
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Emmett Asbury - Roycrofter
(arts & crafts commune) "Emmett Asbury lived a
quiet life as a printer in sharp contrast to his younger brother
Herbert's obsession...." more>>
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| Mary Asbury - Suffragette
in Missouri |
Samuel Asbury
- Civil War journal of Samuel's prison life. |
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