Many people arefamiliar with the story of Al Capone, the legendary Chicago gangster best known for orchestratingthe St. Valentine's Day Massacre. But few are aware that Capone's remarkablestory began in the Navy Yard section of Brooklyn, New York. Tutored by thelikes of infamous mobsters Johnny Torrio and Frankie Yale, young Capone'sdisquieting demeanor, combined with the “technical advice” he learned fromthese shady teachers, contributed to the molding of a brutal criminal whosepseudonym, “Scarface,” evoked fascination throughout the world.  <p>Despitethe best efforts of previous biographers lacking true insider's access, detailsabout Capone's early years have, until now, mostly been shrouded in mystery.With access gained through invaluable familial connections, the authors wereable to open the previously sealed mouths of Capone's known living associates.Collecting information through these interviews and never-before-publisheddocuments, the life of young Al Capone at last came into focus.  </p><p>Amongthe many revelations in <em>Young Al Capone</em>are new details about the brutal Halloween Night murder of rival gangster “WildBill” Lovett, grisly details on how Capone and his Black Hand crew cleverlyplanned the shootout and barbaric hatchet slaying of White Hand boss Richard“Peg Leg” Lonergan, insight into the dramatic incident that forced Capone toleave New York, and much more. </p>