Chronicles the era of Prohibition, revealing how the ban on the production and sale of alcohol sparked one of the most crime-filled eras in American history. Spotlights some of the individuals whose lawlessness rose them to stardom in the eyes of many Americans and includes black-and-white photographs.
General Note
Includes discussion questions and author interview.
Content Note
The little Sheppard -- Hot and cold water -- Home destroyers and defenders -- A nation divides -- War! -- Dry! -- Milk and moonshine -- Snorky and Scarface -- Wet, again -- Epilogue: success or failure?