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Island of Vice: Teddy Roosevelt and His Quest to Reform Naughty New York City
Island of Vice Teddy Roosevelt and His Quest to Reform Naughty New York City
Author: Richard Zacks
When young Theodore Roosevelt was appointed police commissioner of New York City, he had the astounding gall to try to shut down the brothels, gambling joints, and after-hours saloons. This is the story of how TR took on Manhattan vice . . . and vice won. — In the 1890s, New York City was America’s financial, manufacturing...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780385519724
ISBN-10: 0385519729
Publication Date: 2/7/2012
Pages: 448
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Publisher: Doubleday
Book Type: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 3
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