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Herbert Asbury

Books by Herbert Asbury

Lived: 1889–1963

Nationality: United States(North America)

Gender: male

Catalog: 2 books

Herbert Asbury (September 1, 1891 – February 24, 1963) was an American journalist and writer best known for his books detailing crime during the 19th and early-20th centuries, such as Gem of the Prairie: An Informal History of the Chicago Underworld, The Barbary Coast: An Informal History of the San Francisco Underworld, Sucker's Progress: An Informal History of Gambling in America and The Gangs of New York.

  1. 1Cover of The French Quarter: An Informal History of the New Orleans Underworld

    The French Quarter: An Informal History of the New Orleans Underworld

    Herbert Asbury · 0 lists

  2. 2Cover of The Gangs of New York

    The Gangs of New York

    Herbert Asbury · 1927 · 0 lists

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