Prohibition New York City:
Speakeasy Queen Texas Guinan, Blind Pigs, Drag Balls and More
by David Rosen
Prohibition was the most ambitious effort that Christian moralists imposed on wayward Americans. For a century, fierce temperance advocates attempted to use intimidation and saloon wrecking to halt the liquor trade and alcohol consumption. With the adoption of the 18th Amendment, they turned to state power to impose their values. It failed.
Prohibition New York City explores how the Roaring ‘20s was experienced in Gotham throught the life and adventurers of Texas Guinan, queen of the speakeasies.
The book is richly illustrated with 75 photos from the era.
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