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True Stories of Gangsters - Usborne True Stories

Henry Brooke

Publisher: Usborne Publishing

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Summary

From Al Capone to Ned Kelly, you'll find some of history's most dangerous criminals lurking in these eleven thrilling stories. Explore the shadowy underworld of bank robbers, Mafia bosses, prison break-outs and more.
Available since: 09/01/2013.

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