A Battle For The Soul of New York
A Battle For the Soul of New York: Tammany Hall, Police Corruption, Vice, and Reverend Charles Parkhurst's Crusade Against Them, 1892-1895 is a non-fiction book by Warren Sloat, first published by First Cooper Square Press in 2002.[1] It chronicles, in eight parts, police corruption in New York City as facilitated by the political organization Tammany Hall.
| Author | Warren Sloat |
|---|---|
| Original title | A Battle for the Soul of New York: Tammany Hall, Police Corruption, Vice, and Reverend Charles Parkhurst's Crusade Against Them, 1892-1895 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | History Non-fiction |
| Published | January 1st, 2002 (First Cooper Square Press) |
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Reception
The Library Journal wrote a mixed review for the book, writing "Although filled with authentic atmosphere, the writing can seem cluttered by excessive detail."[2] Booklist was more favorable, praising its drawings and stating that the "wonderfully narrated history has a cast of characters that could only be found in New York".[3]
References
- Buenker, John D. (October 2004). "A Battle For The Soul of New York: Tammany Hall, Police Corruption, Vice, and Reverend Charles Parkhurst's Crusade Against Them, 1892-1895 (review)". American Historical Review. 109 (4): 1246. doi:10.1086/530814.
- "A battle for the soul of New York (review)". Library Journal. Retrieved 17 February 2016.
- "A Battle for the Soul of New York (review)". Booklist. Retrieved 17 February 2016.
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