Criminal Reminiscences And Detective Sketches

By Allan Pinkerton

Book Overview

Criminal Reminiscences and Detective Sketches is a book written by Allan Pinkerton, a Scottish-American detective and founder of the Pinkerton National Detective Agency. The book is a collection of true crime stories and detective cases that Pinkerton encountered during his career. The stories include his involvement in the pursuit and capture of notorious criminals such as Jesse James and the Molly Maguires. The book also includes his experiences with undercover work, surveillance, and the use of forensic evidence in solving crimes. Pinkerton's writing style is engaging and provides a unique insight into the world of detective work in the late 19th century. Criminal Reminiscences and Detective Sketches is a must-read for true crime enthusiasts and those interested in the history of detective work.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432646044
• ISBN13: 9781432646042
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"