How Long to Read The Racetrack Gangs

How Long Does it Take to Read The Racetrack Gangs?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 31 minutes to read The Racetrack Gangs by Dick Kirby

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

“So if you’re a fan of Peaky Blinders and want to read the true stories behind those characters and tales . . . this is the book for you.” —Britain’s Gangland Magazine Between the two World Wars, there was a dramatic upsurge of violence as rival criminal gangs vied for rich pickings from bookmakers at racetracks throughout England. With ready access to cash, “bookies” were a magnet for mobsters’ blackmailing demands. Refusal to pay resulted in severe punishment. Their justified fears spawned a ready “protection” market. Conflict between rival gangs were frequent and increasingly violent. Charles “Darby” Sabini with his brothers ran “The Italian Mob” who clashed with Billy Kimber and his Brummagen Hammers. Uneasy partnerships were formed but seldom lasted. The Sabinis were friendly with the Cortesi family until a rift resulted in one of the Cortesis shooting Harryboy Sabini. Other gangs such as The Titanics and The Nile Mob were ready to fill voids. As well as broken alliances, internal friction and members changing sides resulted in bloodshed on the streets, in pubs and clubs and on the courses. Public order was so threatened that the Flying Squad was tasked with the eradication of the problem and, in 1936, the celebrated Battle of Lewes Racecourse brought matters to a bloody conclusion. This well researched and gripping account describes the vicious dramas played out in the 1920s and 1930s.

How long is The Racetrack Gangs?

The Racetrack Gangs by Dick Kirby is 325 pages long, and a total of 82,875 words.

This makes it 110% the length of the average book. It also has 101% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Racetrack Gangs Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 32 minutes to read The Racetrack Gangs aloud.

What Reading Level is The Racetrack Gangs?

The Racetrack Gangs is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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