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Exploring the hobo underworld, this autobiography chronicles Jack Black's life as a burglar and drifter across America and Canada from the late 1880s to the early 20th century. Black shares vivid accounts of freight-hopping, criminal escapades, and his time in prison, providing insights into crime, justice, and human nature. His experiences influenced notable writers like William S. Burroughs, making this work a significant contribution to the understanding of vice and the complexities of the criminal world. Illustrated with contemporary photos, it offers a unique glimpse into an often-overlooked lifestyle.

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You Can't Win, Jack Black

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2021
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Langue
Anglais
Auteurs
Jack Black
Publié
2021
Format
souple
Pages
264
ISBN13
9781684225927
Séries
Première publication
1926
Titre original
You Can´t Win
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4,35 sur 5
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Exploring the hobo underworld, this autobiography chronicles Jack Black's life as a burglar and drifter across America and Canada from the late 1880s to the early 20th century. Black shares vivid accounts of freight-hopping, criminal escapades, and his time in prison, providing insights into crime, justice, and human nature. His experiences influenced notable writers like William S. Burroughs, making this work a significant contribution to the understanding of vice and the complexities of the criminal world. Illustrated with contemporary photos, it offers a unique glimpse into an often-overlooked lifestyle.