Publisher's Synopsis
The Apaches of New York is a historical book written by Alfred Henry Lewis and published in 1912. The book explores the lives of the street gangs in New York City during the early 1900s, known as the ""Apaches."" The author delves into the origins of the Apaches, their culture, and their criminal activities, including pickpocketing, burglary, and violence. Lewis provides detailed accounts of the Apaches' interactions with the police, the courts, and other gangs, as well as their impact on society. The book is based on the author's firsthand experiences and observations, as well as interviews with former Apaches and law enforcement officials. The Apaches of New York is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of New York City or the criminal underworld of the early 1900s.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
