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Herman Baron Lamm, the Father of Modern Bank Robbery
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Herman Baron Lamm, the Father of Modern Bank Robbery Paperback - 2012

by Walter Mittelstaedt


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Former Prussian soldier Herman "Baron" Lamm (1890-1930) adapted his military training to a much less noble occupation after moving to America, developing a reputation as one of history's most brilliant and efficient bank robbers. Lamm's time fell between Butch Cassidy and John Dillinger's notorious careers, and Lamm never received the attention of the two famous gunslingers. This first full-length biography promotes Lamm from his supporting role, tracing his criminal exploits and his pioneering use of concepts like "casing" a bank and planning escape routes. Analysis of arrest records finds Lamm's genius as a criminal mastermind much overrated, and a detailed examination of the trial transcript of fellow gang members Walter Detrich and James Clark brings to life Lamm's spectacular downfall.

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  • Title Herman Baron Lamm, the Father of Modern Bank Robbery
  • Author Walter Mittelstaedt
  • Binding Paperback
  • Pages 271
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher McFarland & Company
  • Date 2012
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
  • ISBN 9780786465590 / 078646559X
  • Weight 0.8 lbs (0.36 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.9 in (22.61 x 14.99 x 2.29 cm)
  • Ages 18 to UP years
  • Grade levels 13 - UP
  • Themes
    • Aspects (Academic): Crime/Criminology
  • Library of Congress subjects Criminals - United States, Brigands and robbers - United States
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2012037183
  • Dewey Decimal Code B

About the author

Walter Mittelstaedt is an independent researcher and writer in Bloomington, Illinois. His work has been published in True West.
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