The Maceos and the Free State of Galveston - by Kimber Fountain (Paperback)

Name: The Maceos and the Free State of Galveston - by Kimber Fountain (Paperback)
Brand: History Press
SKU: 92049519
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Highlights

Throughout the long and colorful history of Galveston, no name has embodied the "Spirit of the Island" quite like the name Maceo.
Author(s): Kimber Fountain
192 Pages
True Crime, Organized Crime

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About the Book

Throughout the long and colorful history of Galveston, no name has embodied the "Spirit of the Island" quite like the name Maceo. Two penniless Sicilian immigrants rose from modest beginnings to lead an entire city to prosperity, yet the nature of their industry and its abrupt and embarrassing end resulted in a legacy cloaked in stereotypes and rumor. For nearly forty years, Sam and Rose Maceo ruled a far-reaching underground economy of illegal booze and gambling but used their influence to infuse the "Free State of Galveston" with glamour, fame and fortune--a vision later used as a template for Las Vegas. The island city responded in kind, and its acceptance of the Maceos insulated their empire for decades. Pairing personal interviews of living descendants with her own meticulous research, Kimber Fountain lifts the veil on the Maceo family's closely guarded heritage.

Book Synopsis

Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D)

Weight: .9 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 192

Genre: True Crime

Sub-Genre: Organized Crime

Publisher: History Press

Format: Paperback

Author: Kimber Fountain

Language: English

Street Date: February 10, 2020

TCIN: 92049519

UPC: 9781467143530

Item Number (DPCI): 247-07-6851

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.5 inches length x 6 inches width x 8.9 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 0.9 pounds

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