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Lewis, Alfred Henry
1857
1914
Quin, Dan
The Apaches of New York
Eat-'em-up Jack -- The baby's fingers -- How Pioggi went to Elmira -- Ike the Blood -- Indian Louie -- How Jackeen slew the Doc -- Leoni the trouble maker -- The wages of the snitch -- Little Bow Kum -- The cooking of Crazy Butch -- Big Mike Abrams -- The going of Biff Ellison.
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"The Apaches of New York" by Alfred Henry Lewis is a collection of narratives exploring the lives of gangsters in early 20th-century New York City. Through vignettes of colorful characters and their exploits, the book delves into the gritty underbelly of urban life, illustrating the contrasts between different social strata and the moral ambiguity faced by its protagonists. The opening of the book introduces Chick Tricker, a figure involved in the city's nightlife, as he navigates bars and gangland encounters. The reader is thrust into Chatham Square, where Tricker interacts with various characters including a policeman and a street musician, showcasing the interconnectedness of crime, law enforcement, and the everyday lives of New Yorkers. The scene unfolds with tension brewing between rival gang members, hinting at imminent violence, encapsulating the atmosphere of danger and resilience that permeates the stories to come. This portion sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the lives and struggles of those living outside the law in a richly detailed urban landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 81.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
Category: Novels
Category: American Literature
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