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The killers : a narrative of real life in Philadelphia /

The Killers is a tale of gang violence, revenge, kidnapping, racial and ethnic conflict, international intrigue, and working-class triumph. Based on the real-life events of a Philadelphia race riot, this long-out-of-print sensational novella showcases the political and literary interests of its auth...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Lippard, George, 1822-1854 (Author)
Other Authors: Cohen, Matt, 1970- (Editor), Wong, Edlie L. (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Philadelphia : University of Pennsylvania Press, ©2014.
Edition:1st ed.
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Online Access:Texto completo
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Summary:The Killers is a tale of gang violence, revenge, kidnapping, racial and ethnic conflict, international intrigue, and working-class triumph. Based on the real-life events of a Philadelphia race riot, this long-out-of-print sensational novella showcases the political and literary interests of its author, bestselling novelist George Lippard.
Item Description:Appendix 1: "Life and Adventures of Charles Anderson Chester."
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:0812209966
9780812209969
1322514038
9781322514031