{"product_id":"the-last-pirate-of-new-york-a-ghost-ship-a-killer-and-the-birth-of-a-gangster-nation","title":"The Last Pirate of New York by Rich Cohen","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Last Pirate of New York: A Ghost Ship, a Killer, and the Birth of a Gangster Nation\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBy Rich Cohen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWas he New York City’s last pirate... or its first gangster?\u003c\/strong\u003e This gripping true-crime narrative dives into the blood-soaked legacy of Albert Hicks, a charismatic outlaw who ruled Manhattan’s waterfront in the 19th century. Perfect for fans of \u003cem\u003eGangs of New York\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eBoardwalk Empire\u003c\/em\u003e, this book unearths the roots of America’s gangster era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1860, Albert Hicks boarded an oyster sloop under an alias, planning a simple robbery. But when the ship was found adrift and unmanned near Coney Island, it sparked a manhunt that would end in one of the most sensational trials in New York history. From the dive bars of Five Points to the foggy straits of the Atlantic, Hicks’s story is one of violence, deception, and a city on the brink of transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrue crime enthusiasts and history buffs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders fascinated by 19th-century New York\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFans of gritty nonfiction like \u003cem\u003eThe Devil in the White City\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of maritime and gangster lore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAdvance Praise\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“History at its best... I highly recommend this remarkable book.”\u003cbr\u003e—Douglas Preston, #1 New York Times bestselling author\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A remarkable work of scholarship... I could not put it down.”\u003cbr\u003e—Ian Frazier, author of \u003cem\u003eTravels in Siberia\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Totally unique, totally compelling... I enjoyed every page.”\u003cbr\u003e—Howard Blum, author of \u003cem\u003eGangland\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRich Cohen\u003c\/strong\u003e is a New York Times bestselling author and journalist whose work has appeared in \u003cem\u003eVanity Fair\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eRolling Stone\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe New Yorker\u003c\/em\u003e. Known for his vivid storytelling and deep historical insight, Cohen has written acclaimed books such as \u003cem\u003eTough Jews\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Chicago Cubs: Story of a Curse\u003c\/em\u003e. He is also a co-creator of HBO’s \u003cem\u003eVinyl\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOther Related Titles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe Devil in the White City\u003c\/em\u003e by Erik Larson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eBoardwalk Empire\u003c\/em\u003e by Nelson Johnson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAmerican Lightning\u003c\/em\u003e by Howard Blum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eGotham: A History of New York City to 1898\u003c\/em\u003e by Edwin G. Burrows and Mike Wallace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Random House\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublication Date: June 4, 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Hardcover \/ Paperback \/ eBook \/ Audiobook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN: 9780399589942\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePages: 256\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bust-Down Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50280725512507,"sku":"0399589945","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0855\/2077\/7531\/files\/9780399589942.jpg?v=1750458864","url":"https:\/\/bustdownbooks.com\/products\/the-last-pirate-of-new-york-a-ghost-ship-a-killer-and-the-birth-of-a-gangster-nation","provider":"Bust-Down Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}