02665cam a22003493u 4500 61645 UtSlPG 20260610134424.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 F106 Lait, Jack, 1882-1954 New York: Confidential! Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Confidential_(book) Release date is 2020-03-21 Produced by Tim Lindell, Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) "New York: Confidential!" by Jack Lait and Lee Mortimer is a commentary and guide to the vibrant yet gritty underbelly of New York City written in the mid-20th century. This work serves as an insider's look at the city's nightlife, its notorious characters, and the cultural phenomena that define it, aiming to provide an unorthodox perspective rather than mainstream tourist information. The authors, who have an extensive background in observing and experiencing the city's dynamics, share their anecdotes and insights into places, people, and the often unseen aspects of New York life. The opening of the book provides an engaging introduction, revealing the unique character of Manhattan as a bustling urban paradise with endless entertainment options yet filled with shadows and secrets. It describes a picturesque view of the city, juxtaposed with references to its less glamorous zones, such as "The Canyon," where a mix of down-and-out characters reside. Central to this exploration is the relationship between criminal communities and daily life in the city, illustrated through the character of Frances, the daughter of a bootlegger, whose life becomes entwined with the infamous gangster Dutch Schultz, setting the stage for a narrative steeped in intrigue, hardship, and survival amid New York's chaotic charm. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified New York (N.Y.) -- Description and travel New York (N.Y.) -- Social life and customs Harlem (New York, N.Y.) Mortimer, Lee, 1904-1963 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61645 102469 102469