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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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- Released
- 2021
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- Title
- You Can't Win
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jack Black
- Publisher
- Martino Fine Books
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 264
- ISBN13
- 9781684225927
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Themes, True Stories, Mystery & Thriller, Biographies, Mystery Novels, Autobiographies & Memoirs, American Literature, True Crime
- First published
- 1926
- Original title
- You Can´t Win
- Rating
- 4.35 out of 5
- Description
- 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.