The Forgotten Hero: NYC Mounted Cop Gustave Boettger, Brooklyns Unsung Champion

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Ever heard of Gustave Boettger? Probably not. But this NYC Mounted Policeman was a true hero, and his story deserves to be told. Imagine a time when Brooklyn was a different beast, a place where danger lurked around every corner. That’s the world Boettger patrolled, and one day, he found himself smack-dab in the middle …

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The Gangs of New York: A Dive into the Original 1927 Edition by Herbert Asbury

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Get ready to step back in time, folks! “The Gangs of New York: The Original 1927 Edition by Herbert Asbury” takes us on a wild ride through the gritty underbelly of New York City during the Roaring Twenties. This book ain’t your typical history lesson – it’s a raw, unfiltered look at the city’s notorious …

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