The origin of organized crime in America the New York City Mafia, 1891-1931 - Critchley, David; T&F eBooks (New York : Routledge, 2009)
Introduction -- Black hand, Calabrians, and the Mafia -- "First family" of the New York Mafia -- The Mafia and the Baff murder -- The neapolitan challenge -- New York City in the 1920s -- Castellammare war and "La Cosa Nostra" -- Americanization and the families -- Localism, tradition, and innovation.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Also available in print edition.
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Keywords: Mafia -- New York (State) -- New York -- History; Organized crime -- New York (State) -- New York -- History; Electronic books