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 Mobster Al "Scarface" Capone, "Machine Gun" Kelly, Robert Stroud, aka the Birdman: only the most violent, desperate criminals went to Alcatraz Island, called "The Rock" and known for its harsh conditions. This gripping true crime classic, originally written in 1963 and newly reissued, tells the story of life on The Rock and of 14 ingenious escape attempts by the prisoners. Most notable perhaps was Frank Morris, whose daring plan of escape was the basis for the memorable 1979 Clint Eastwood movie Escape from Alcatraz.©1963 J. Campbell Bruce (P)2006 Blackstone Audiobooks Americas Con Artists, Hoaxes & Deceptions Crime Murder Organized Crime Social Sciences State & Local True Crime United States

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"Dramatic...thrilling...remarkable." ( Los Angeles Times)
"Much more than a prison chronicle, much more than a tale of escape." ( Chicago Tribune)
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The chapter on frank morris was most enjoyable to listen to,not much on capone and hardly anything on tye Birdman unless I fell asleep and missed it.overall honest opion average.

interesting but I didnt get excited,

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Some very disturbing truths in this book, morbidly fascinating.
Worth a listen, comforting to know it’s no longer in use.

Hell hole

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Absolutely absorbing for me. I visited Alcatraz some years ago on a trip to San Francisco and I was so glad I did.
The book goes much deeper than anything you can buy there,which is well written and narrated. In my minds eye I can visualise what I saw on my visit. One book I’ll definitely read again

Fascinating history

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I thought this was very entertaining, I loved hearing about the crazy escape stories, didn't know much about the 'Rock' before this.

loved this

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Fascinating book which shows the hardship of the rock including the biggest criminals like al Capone

Detailed story but easy listening

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