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Green, J. H. (Jonathan Harrington)
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Green, Jonathan Harrington
Greene, J. H. (Jonathan Harrington)
Greene, Jonathan Harrington
Secret Band of Brothers
A Full and True Exposition of All the Various Crimes, Villanies, and Misdeeds of This Powerful Organization in the United States.
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"Secret Band of Brothers" by J. H. Green is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book details the author's experiences within a secretive and criminal organization operating in the United States, which is engaged in gambling, theft, and even murder. Green, having been a former gambler, uses his firsthand knowledge to expose this network of corruption and the societal dangers posed by it. At the start of the narrative, the author reflects on the destructive nature of gambling and introduces the "Secret Band of Brothers," a powerful society known for its criminal activities. He describes how this organization infiltrates various strata of society, including politicians and seemingly respectable citizens, and details his motivations for revealing the truth about this group. Green asserts that his revelation is necessary to warn the public and offers to share his horrifying encounters and observations to shed light on the sinister workings of the Brotherhood. This sets the stage for a gripping exploration of crime, betrayal, and the struggle for moral integrity in the face of widespread vice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 63.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Organized crime -- United States -- History -- 19th century
Gambling -- United States -- History -- 19th century
Gambling and crime -- United States -- History -- 19th century
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Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
Category: Biographies
Category: History - American
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