Gentleman Gerald: The Crimes and Times of Gerald Chapman, America's First "Public Enemy No. 1"

by H. Paul Jeffers

The story of notorious criminal Gerald Chapman is set against the colorful background of the Jazz Age and follows his daring exploits, including the biggest mail truck stickup in history, his brazen... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312135009
• ISBN13: 9780312135003
• Release Date: January 1995
• Publisher: St. Martin's Press
• Length: 249 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.8" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Great Book...Better Than Many Novels!!

This was a wonderful book about the exploits of a criminal, Gerald Chapman, who lived in the early part of the 20th century and has the distinct bragging rites to being called "Public Enemy No.1". Not by the FBI, actually, but by the press.The story is well written and reads much more like a crime novel than a work of non-fiction. It covers the life of Chapman and explores his exploits in crime. And, what exploits they were! If there was a crime available to commit, he gave it a try. It's really a shame the book is out of print. If you can find one, buy it and enjoy!!