Criminal Reminiscences And Detective Sketches

Criminal Reminiscences and Detective Sketches is a book written by Allan Pinkerton, a famous detective and founder of the Pinkerton National Detective Agency. The book is a collection of true crime stories and cases that Pinkerton encountered during his career as a detective. The book is divided into two parts. The first part, Criminal Reminiscences, is a series of stories that Pinkerton personally experienced during his time as a detective. These stories include bank robberies, train heists, and other criminal activities. In each story, Pinkerton provides a detailed account of the crime, the investigation process, and the eventual capture of the criminals. The second part of the book, Detective Sketches, is a collection of stories that Pinkerton heard from other detectives and law enforcement officials. These stories cover a range of criminal activities, including murder, theft, and fraud. Pinkerton provides his own analysis of each case, highlighting the key factors that led to the criminal's capture.Throughout the book, Pinkerton provides insights into the detective work of the time, including the use of disguise, surveillance, and undercover operations. He also discusses the importance of intelligence gathering and the role of informants in solving crimes.Overall, Criminal Reminiscences and Detective Sketches is a fascinating look into the world of detective work during the 19th century. It provides readers with an inside look into the mind of one of the most famous detectives of the time and offers a glimpse into the criminal underworld of the era.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.