Inside Alcatraz

Author : Jim Quillen
Publisher : Random House
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2015-01-15
Category : True Crime
ISBN : 9781473518483

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Inside Alcatraz by Jim Quillen Pdf

Each day we saw the outside world in all its splendour, and each day that view served as a reminder that we had wasted and ruined our lives. Jim Quillen, AZ586 - a runaway, problem child and petty thief - was jailed several times before his twentieth birthday. In August 1942, after escaping from San Quentin, he was arrested on the run and sentenced to forty-five years in prison, and later transferred to Alcatraz. This is the true story of life inside America's most notorious prison - from terrifying times in solitary confinement to daily encounters with 'the Birdman', and what really happened during the desperate and deadly 1946 escape attempt.

Author : Jim Quillen
Publisher : Golden Gate National Park Assn
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0962520616

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Alcatraz from Inside by Jim Quillen Pdf

In this fascinating autobiographical account, Jim Quillen tells the amazing story of his decade incarcerated in America's most infamous prison -- how he got there, how he stayed alive inside, and, most important, how he found the inspiration and courage to get out.

Author : Theresa Breslin
Publisher : Gyldendal Uddannelse
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8702054825

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Prisoner in Alcatraz by Theresa Breslin Pdf

Author : J Campbell Bruce
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2024-02-15
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9798869193629

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Escape from Alcatraz by J Campbell Bruce Pdf

Escape from Alcatraz: Farewell to the Rock, was published in 1963 just weeks before the last prisoner was escorted off Devil's Island and Alcatraz. The book chronicles details the Rock's transition from a Spanish fort to the maximum-security prison that housed infamous inmates including Robert Stroud, the "Birdman of Alcatraz", and mobster Al Capone. Also included are the escape attempts by Frank Morris and two accomplices, becoming the basis for the 1979 Clint Eastwood movie of the same name. Author J. Campbell Bruce (1906-1996) was a feature writer for the San Francisco Chronicle, a lecturer, and a regular contributor to national magazines.

Author : Jennifer Chambliss Bertman
Publisher : Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2018-05-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781627799645

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The Alcatraz Escape by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman Pdf

Sleuthing duo Emily and James tackle their most challenging mystery yet set on the haunting Alcatraz Island in Book 3 of the New York Times bestselling Book Scavenger series! Legendary literary game-maker Garrison Griswold is back in action—this time with “Unlock the Rock.” For his latest game, Griswold has partnered with the famous--and famously reclusive--mystery writer Errol Roy to plan an epic escape room challenge on Alcatraz Island. Emily and James are eager to participate, but the wave of fame they are riding from their recent book-hunting adventures makes them a target. Threatening notes, missing items, and an accident that might not have been an accident have the duo worried that someone is trying to get them out of the game at any cost. When Emily’s brother is caught red-handed and blamed for all the wrong doings, Emily is certain Matthew is being framed. With Matthew’s record on the line, Emily and James can’t afford to leave this mystery uncracked. Christy Ottaviano Books

Author : Robert Victor Luke
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0578082950

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Entombed in Alcatraz by Robert Victor Luke Pdf

Travel with one man on his journey through imprisonment in Alcatraz, and other prisons. He also discusses his early life and the 51 years since his release. 126 pp.

Author : Jim Albright
Publisher : Author House
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2008-03-25
Category : History
ISBN : 9781452065014

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Last Guard Out by Jim Albright Pdf

The Last Guard Out is the fascinating true story of one man's life as a guard behind the merciless concrete walls of Alcatraz. I was newly assigned to the infamous island penitentiary of Alcatraz. Reporting to Alcatraz required me to uproot my wife Cathy and young son Kenny from Colorado to California. As we approached San Francisco via of the Oakland Bay Bridge we got our first foreboding glance of Alcatraz Island with a dense circle of fog surrounding it. A strange sense of dread came over me. I looked at our young son asleep in the back seat, then turned to my wife next to me and I whispered "What The Hell Did We Do". After moving on to Alcatraz our thought on Island life quickly changed and we decided not to apply for a transfer out, which consequently left us there until the Island closed in March of 1963. Because of our newly born daughters foot problem they left us there until June of 1963 making me The Last Guard Out.

Author : Frank Heaney,Gay Machado
Publisher : Bull Publishing Company
Page : 127 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0915950812

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Inside the Walls of Alcatraz by Frank Heaney,Gay Machado Pdf

Traces the history of Alcatraz, describes the prisoners' daily life, and discusses demonstrations and attempted escapes

Author : Michael Esslinger
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 608 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2016-11-22
Category : True Crime
ISBN : 0970461461

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Alcatraz by Michael Esslinger Pdf

ALCATRAZ: the name alone said it all... It was meant to send a shudder down the spines of the nation's most incorrigible criminals. It stripped Al Capone of his power. It tamed "Machine Gun" Kelly into a model of decorum. It took the birds away from the Birdman of Alcatraz.This mammoth reference navigates the island's history through rarely seen documents, interviews and hundreds of pages of historic photographs. Author interviews range from men such as legendary FBI fugitive James Whitey Bulger; Dale Stamphill, a principle in the 1938 escape with Doc Barker and Henry Young; to Atom Spy Morton Sobell, the co-defendant of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg. Michael Esslinger thoroughly details the prominent events, inmates, and life inside the most infamous prison in American History. His research included hundreds of hours examining actual Alcatraz inmate case files (including rare original documents from Al Capone, Machine Gun Kelly, and over a hundred others) exploring the prison grounds from the rooftop to the waterfront to help retrace events, escape routes, in addition to conducting various interviews with former inmates and guards. His study has resulted in detailed accounts of all the recorded escape attempts including the Battle of Alcatraz. A detailed account of the 1962 escape of Frank Morris and the Anglin Brothers provides rare insight extracted through photos, and over 1,700 pages of FBI and Bureau of Prisons investigative notes. Detailed narratives of Alcatraz's most notable inmates who include Robert Stroud (Birdman of Alcatraz), Al Capone, Machine Gun Kelly, Frank Morris, the Anglin Brothers, Doc Barker, Joe Cretzer, Bernard Coy, Miran Thompson, Sam Shockley, and many-many others. Alcatraz: A History of the Penitentiary Years, is a comprehensive reference on the history of Alcatraz and contains one of the most comprehensive archives of inmate and prison life photographs (over 1,000).

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Alcatraz Island (Calif.)
ISBN : OCLC:4587638

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Inside Alcatraz by Anonim Pdf

Author : Heather E. Schwartz
Publisher : Lerner Publications TM
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2023-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781728485324

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Inside Alcatraz by Heather E. Schwartz Pdf

Attempted escapes, suspected paranormal activity, and more mark Alcatraz's history. Dive deep into Alcatraz and find out how it's become a popular spot for history buffs and ghost hunters alike. Readers will return again and again to solve the mysteries of this historic site.

Author : Marilyn Tower Oliver
Publisher : Enslow Publishing, LLC
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2014-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780766063211

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The Infamous Alcatraz Prison in United States History by Marilyn Tower Oliver Pdf

An intriguing history of Alcatraz Island and its infamous prison, located off the coast of San Francisco, from the earliest years of Spanish exploration to the present day. Highlighting the unique geographical features of the island, it shows how Alcatraz went through many changes, being used over the years as a military facility, a notorious federal penitentiary widely believed to be escape-proof, as well as the site of American Indian uprisings.

Author : Robert D. Morgan
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 3395 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2019-04-25
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781506353357

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The SAGE Encyclopedia of Criminal Psychology by Robert D. Morgan Pdf

The SAGE Encyclopedia of Criminal Psychology will be a modern, interdisciplinary resource aimed at students and professionals interested in the intersection of psychology (e.g., social, forensic, clinical), criminal justice, sociology, and criminology. The interdisciplinary study of human behavior in legal contexts includes numerous topics on criminal behavior, criminal justice policies and legal process, crime detection and prevention, eyewitness identification, prison life, offender assessment and rehabilitation, risk assessment and management, offender mental health, community reintegration, and juvenile offending. The study of these topics has been increasing continually since the late 1800s, with people trained in many legal professions such as policing, social work, law, academia, mental health, and corrections. This will be a comprehensive work that will provide the most current empirical information on those topics of greatest concern to students who desire to work in these fields. This encyclopedia is a unique reference work that looks at criminal behavior primarily through a scientific lens. With over 500 entries the book brings together top empirically driven researchers and clinicians across multiple fields—psychology, criminology, social work, and sociology—to explore the field.

Author : United States. Congress
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1480 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1964
Category : Law
ISBN : HARVARD:32044116492265

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Congressional Record by United States. Congress Pdf

The Congressional Record is the official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress. It is published daily when Congress is in session. The Congressional Record began publication in 1873. Debates for sessions prior to 1873 are recorded in The Debates and Proceedings in the Congress of the United States (1789-1824), the Register of Debates in Congress (1824-1837), and the Congressional Globe (1833-1873)

Author : Marilyn Tower Oliver
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : IND:30000053143917

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Alcatraz Prison in American History by Marilyn Tower Oliver Pdf

This book traces the intriguing history of Alcatraz Island, located off the coast of San Francisco, from the earliest years of Spanish exploration to the present day. Highlighting the unique geographical features of the island, it shows how Alcatraz went through many changes, being used over the years as a military facility, a notorious federal prison widely believed to be escape-proof, as well as the site of American Indian uprisings.