A review by cdcsmith
The Gangs of New York by Herbert Asbury

3.0

The things I disliked about this book are the same reasons I liked it. Published in 1928, the "history" was still new and it is hard not to notice that. The terms used, the general language, dates it and at times makes it harder to follow at times. However, it also makes it seem alive and fresh in a way I don't think many people can do looking back say 80+ years.

I learned an awful lot from this book though, and for that alone, it gets a good review. Glad I read it and I think anyone interested in that persiod in history, or in the history if the city, would appreciate it.