I first read this book when it was published in the 1960s. It was a wonderful evocation of an era that outside its time and Country is barely imaginable. Kenneth Allsop writes with knowledge and a dry wit about the bootleggers themselves and the politicians of the time who made their operations possible. I had an urge to read the book again after seeing a TV programme about the period. The book was inexpensive, in excellent condition and as I expected immensely enjoyable.