Mob Town by John Bennett | Audiobook

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Listen to free audiobook with a 30 day free trial : https://esound.space/audible Title: Mob Town Author: John Bennett Narrator: Michael Page Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 10-24-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Genres: History, European Summary: Even before Jack the Ripper haunted its streets for prey, London's East End had earned a reputation for immorality, filth, and vice. John Bennett, a writer and tour guide who has walked and researched the area for more than 30 years, delves into four centuries of history to chronicle the crimes, their perpetrators, and the circumstances that made the East End an ideal breeding ground for illegal activity. In the 18th and 19th centuries, Britain's industrial boom drew thousands of workers to the area, leading to overcrowding and squalor. But crime in the area flourished long past the Victorian period. Drawing on original archival history and featuring a fascinating cast of characters including the infamous Ripper, highwayman Dick Turpin, the Kray brothers, and a host of ordinary evildoers, this gripping and deliciously unsavory volume will fascinate Londonphiles and true crime lovers alike. Contact: [email protected]