Professional Thieves And The Detective: Containing Numerous Detective Sketches Collected From Private Records (1900)

By Allan Pinkerton

Book Overview

Professional Thieves and the Detective is a book written by Allan Pinkerton and published in 1900. The book is a collection of detective sketches that were obtained from private records. The sketches focus on the experiences of professional thieves and the detectives who pursued them. The book provides an insight into the world of crime and the methods used by detectives to solve cases. It includes stories of bank robbers, counterfeiters, and other criminals, as well as the techniques used by detectives to track them down. The book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of crime and law enforcement. Allan Pinkerton was a famous detective in the 19th century and the founder of the Pinkerton Detective Agency. He was known for his innovative methods of investigation and his role in solving some of the most high-profile cases of his time.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: 1120863783
• ISBN13: 9781120863782
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 672 Pages
• Weight: 1.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"