Gangsters and Outlaws of the 1930's: Landmarks of the Public Enemy Era

by Richard Owen, James Owen

Gangsters and Outlaws of the 1930s: Landmarks of the Public Enemy Era chronicles a turbulent and complex period in our country's history. As the American people suffered through the Great Depression, they took time out to focus on the exploits of notorious outlaws. From John Dillinger to Pretty Boy Floyd and Bonnie and Clyde, the criminals from this time period are brought to life as the criminals they were—not the romantic ones form the movies. Richard and James Owen document the careers of these violent, yet colorful, bandits.

150 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2003

Reviews

[KC · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is basically a high-level overview of the most-familiar bank robbers/outlaws running between 1930-1936.
While the writers do include some interesting information, most of the content is written like a newspaper blurb—just the facts ma’am. I would have liked fewer pictures and details about every bank robbed, and more pictures and bio about the people being described.