Here for your delectation is theSPECTACULAR & RARE------------------THE CHAINS by Gerald Green.This is a terrific historical novel detailing three generations of the Chain family.In 1910, the building containing the sweatshop where Jake Chain's wife works collapses. Several people are killed; Jake's wife Sarah is crippled. Jake, who was just a hired workman, suddenly becomes involved in the union movement. When the bosses hire roughnecks to intimidate the union, Jake fights force with force. He soon becomes a well known enforcer for the union. He soon finds he can make a lot of money in the enforcement business.The second part of the book deals with Jake's only son, Morty. He becomes a bootlegger, and makes an immense fortune doing so. Prohibition was very unsuccessful, as many officals saw nothing wrong with illegal liquor and were easily bribed to look the other way when illegal booze was trucked in.The third section of the book deals with Morty's son, Martin. When it became fairly obvious that Prohibition was to be repealed, Morty went into legitimate business--real esate; trucking; pharmaceuticals and so on. Marin has an excellent head for business, and becomes a powerful business typcoon.There is a lot of action and suspense in the novel, as well as interesting characters surrounding the Chain family---and the historical details are well done.NOT TO BE MISSED!!! ALSO AFABULOUS COLLECTIBLE!!HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!! This is the softcover statedBANTAM FIRST Edition from JUNE 1981.Other than a hint of wear, the book is in excellent reading condition. There are no rips, tears, markings, etc.---and the pages and binding are tight (see photo). **Note: All books listed as FIRST EDITIONS are stated by the publisher in words or number lines--or--only stated editions that include only the publisher and publication date. Check my feedback to see that I sell exactly as I describe. So buy now for this magnificent, impossible-to-findHISTORICAL FICTION COLLECTIBLE.ALL OF MY LISTINGS ARE BETTER THAN AN product!! IF YOUSEEK OUTINCENTIVES LIKE FREE SHIPPING-------- YOU'VE GOT IT!!! PLUS---CHOOSE WHAT YOU WANT TO PAY!!!! IF THE LISTED PRICE IS A BIT OUT OF YOUR PRICE RANGE, CHECK BEST OFFER AND STATE THE REASONABLEPRICEYOU WOULD LIKE TO PAY---CHANCES ARETHE ITEM WILL BE YOURS--IMMEDIATELY!! (Sometimes I even accept unreasonable offers!) DON'T JUST BROWSE!!! THIS IS THE ITEM YOU SEARCHED FOR---AND IT COULD BE YOURS FOR THE PRICE YOU WOULD LIKE!! NO WAITING FOR AN product TO END----AND NO DEAL LIKE THIS ANYWHERE ON THE INTERNET!!!! _______________________________________________________________________________________WANT TOSEE MORE LIKE THIS??FOR EXTRA-SPECIAL SAVINGSGO TOBARRYS BARGAIN BIN (CLICK HERE--)forBOOKS THOUSANDS OFUNIQUE TITLES (no duplication) ALMOST EXCLUSIVELY FIRST EDITIONS ! +MUSICIN ALL GENRES AND FORMATS(lps, 45s, 78s, and cassettes)+ASSORTED RARE CURIOSITIESEVERYTHING(except death and taxes) IS NEGOTIABLE!MAKE ME AN OFFER I CAN'T REFUSE!! (NO HORSE'S HEAD IN THE BED, PLEASE!)ALLREASONABLE OFFERS WILL BE ACCEPTED!!!(EVEN THE OCCASIONAL UNREASONABLE OFFER)Be sure to add me to your favorites list111112
