The Italian Squad: How the NYPD Took Down the Black Hand Extortion Racket by And

Description: The Italian Squad by Andrew Paul Mele In 1904, Italian-American Lt. Detective Joseph Petrosino formed a group of Italian detectives to deal exclusively with the extortion crimes and the criminal underworld of Italian society in New York. This book tells the story of The Italian Squad from its inception, through Petrisnios death, to the squads expansion into Queens and Brooklyn. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description At the turn of the twentieth century, thousands of Italian immigrants left their home country for the United States and, particularly, New York City. A small minority of the immigrants were members of a criminal syndicate that largely victimized fellow immigrants. The most common crime was a type of extortion known as "Black Hand." The methods of extortion were particularly violent, and included kidnapping, arson, and murder. The New York Police Department, unable to speak the language and unaware of the traditions of the immigrants, was virtually helpless in dealing with them. In 1904, Italian-American Lt. Detective Joseph Petrosino formed a group of Italian detectives to deal exclusively with the extortion crimes and the criminal underworld of Italian society in New York which had become known in the American press as "The Black Hand Society." This book tells the story of The Italian Squad from its inception, through Petrosinos death, to the squads expansion into Queens and Brooklyn. Author Biography The late Andrew Paul Mele had retired from the Brooklyn Public Library. The author of six books and several short stories, his articles appeared in the Staten Island Advance and the Italian Tribune. He lived in Staten Island. Table of Contents Table of ContentsPrefaceOne—Arrival, Assimilation, AcceptanceTwo—The Black Hand Society—"La Mano Nera"Three—The Italian Squad—NYPDFour—The Italian Sherlock HolmesFive—The MissionSix—A Death in SicilySeven—Enter the Great CarusoEight—Caruso and the Black HandNine—The Terror of EvildoersTen—The Brothers MealliEleven—The Mafia-Camorra WarTwelve—The Italian Squad: ReduxChapter NotesBibliographyIndex Details ISBN1476679053 Author Andrew Paul Mele Year 2020 ISBN-10 1476679053 ISBN-13 9781476679051 Format Paperback Subtitle How the NYPD Took Down the Black Hand Extortion Racket Place of Publication Jefferson, NC Country of Publication United States Short Title The Italian Squad Language English AU Release Date 2020-01-15 NZ Release Date 2020-01-15 UK Release Date 2020-02-28 DEWEY 364.106097471 Publisher McFarland & Co Inc Imprint McFarland & Co Inc Pages 204 Audience Age 18 Publication Date 2020-01-29 Illustrations 26 photos, notes, bibliography, index Audience Professional & Vocational US Release Date 2020-01-29 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:136654780;

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