Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #724952 in Books
• Published on: 1991-08
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 245 pages

From Publishers Weekly
On June 11, 1962, a year before the infamous prison in San Francisco Bay was permanently closed, three inmates--Frank Morris and brothers Clarence and John Anglin--escaped from the island. None of the three was among the toughest of the hard men who were serving on "The Rock," and whether they survived the treacherous currents of the bay is unknown. DeNevi ( Alcatraz '46 ) reviews the story here, going into detail about the trio's extensive preparation for the breakout, material that would be boring were it not a testimony to amazing ingenuity. DeNevi is convinced that the escapees survived. Fans of prison books will find this one mildly interesting; general readers will question the point of reopening the subject. Photos not seen by PW.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Customer Reviews

Riddle of the rock
Well written, covers the 1946 3 day battle as well. It speculates that Morris and the Anglin brothers might have been picked up by a boat.

Very Suspensful
This book gave you the facts, the story, the whole nine yards on this very successful escape from Alcatraz. I went to my cousin's wedding in San Fransisco and as a surprise we went to Alcatraz the day I finished the book! So this book also influenced me to travel!! I definatly reccommend this book.