Monteleone compiled this collection of words and phrases used by
the "gangster, tramp or hobo" over the course of a career that
spanned the 1920's, 30's and 40's. Both instructive and amusing, it
contains hundreds of entries relating to criminal matters of the
time, such as "Academy" (a Jail), "Across the River" (dead),
"Grease the Track" (to fall under a moving train), "Looseners"
(prunes), "Sprinkle the Flowers" (to distribute the bribes), "Sue
Bowel" (A Chinese opium den), "Write short Stories" (to forge
checks) and "Zib" (an easy victim). Also includes a table of hobo
code symbols. A fascinating addition to any criminal law history
library or collection, this book will likely be perused often.
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