Killers - A Narrative of Real Life in Philadelphia

The Killers is a tale of gang violence, revenge, kidnapping, racial and ethnic conflict, international intrigue, and working-class triumph. Based on the real-life events of a Philadelphia race riot, this long-out-of-print sensational novella showcases the political and literary interests of its author, bestselling novelist George Lippard.

Sommario

Introduction
Note on the Text
The Killers: A Narrative of Real Life in Philadelphia, by a Member of the Philadelphia Bar
Appendix 1. Life and Adventures of Charles Anderson Chester
Appendix 2. Introduction to the Serialized Version of The Killers
Appendix 3. Related Contemporary Documents
Notes
Index
Acknowledgments

Info autore

By George Lippard. Edited by Matt Cohen and Edlie L. Wong

Riassunto

The Killers is a tale of gang violence, revenge, kidnapping, racial and ethnic conflict, international intrigue, and working-class triumph. Based on the real-life events of a Philadelphia race riot, this long-out-of-print sensational novella showcases the political and literary interests of its author, bestselling novelist George Lippard.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: George Lippard, George/ Cohen Lippard
• Con la collaborazione di: Matt Cohen (Editore), Edlie L. Wong (Editore)
• Editore: University of pennsylvania pr
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 31.12.2016
• EAN: 9780812223743
• ISBN: 978-0-8122-2374-3
• Pagine: 256
• Categorie: Narrativa > Romanzi; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Scienze linguistiche e letterarie