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The Old Man and the Gun: And Other Tales of True Crime

by David Grann (2018)

About this book

An extraordinary collection of narrative journalism spotlighting Forrest Tucker, who robbed banks with gentlemanly charm and escaped prison seventeen times, alongside unforgettable investigations into impostors, arsonists, and obsession.

Setting / LocationUnited States
Story EraContemporary
Protagonist / CoreForrest Tucker & Eccentric Figures

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