Since its founding in 1702 as the first capital of the French colony of Louisiana; Mobile has witnessed all manner of salacious scandals. An 1847 murder resulted in the hanging of Charles Boyington; who maintained his innocence to the very end; and a great oak tree near his grave site seems to support him. Many believe the notorious Copeland gang started one of the city�s worst fires as cover to escape with stolen loot. A 1932 murder case involved a slaying at the landmark Battle House Hotel and proved that Mobile juries could not always be trusted. Local author Brendan Kirby revives Mobile�s history of gangsters; gambling; theft and arson.
#3762177 in eBooks 2007-10-01 2007-10-01File Name: B01A27UI3E
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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Besser Idee als GeschichteBy CustomerLeider war die Geschichte ohne Ungewissheit und Drama. Die Idee der Geschichte hat auf mich mehr eingewirkt als das Erzauml;hlen. Das lesen der Geschichte war Handarbeit. Ich bin dadurch getrottet; aber es war langweilig.
