1871 1ed Detectives of Europe & America Secret Service Sherlock Holmes Precursor
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1871 1ed Detectives of Europe & America Secret Service Sherlock Holmes Precursor
A rare work on the lives of celebrated spies, detectives, and secret service agents from the 19th-century in Europe and America. Knots Untied describes the discovering of drug rings, money counterfeiters, murderers, stories of carting criminals to prison, plans to take down robbers, and fake lottery schemes.
Notable aspects of the book are its historical significance and writing style. "Knots Untied" gives a valuable snapshot of law enforcement practices and attitudes in the late 19th century when detective work was just starting. Unlike other books of its kind, which often focus on the sensational aspects of detective work, McWatters also provides readers with a sense of the day-to-day challenges faced by detectives, including the long hours, the physical demands of the job, and the risks involved in confronting criminals.
This 1871 edition is the first edition which was later retitled “Detectives of Europe and America” and includes 30 illustrations!
Item number: #30321
Price: $499
McWATTERS, George S
Knots Untied or, Ways and by-ways in the hidden life of American detectives.
Hartford: J.B. Burr and Hyde, 1871. First edition.
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages
xx, 21-665, [1]
30 illustrations
Language: English
Binding: Hardcover; secure
Brown cloth
Size: ~8.5in X 5.75in (21.5cm x 14.5cm)
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30321
A rare work on the lives of celebrated spies, detectives, and secret service agents from the 19th-century in Europe and America. Knots Untied describes the discovering of drug rings, money counterfeiters, murderers, stories of carting criminals to prison, plans to take down robbers, and fake lottery schemes.
Notable aspects of the book are its historical significance and writing style. "Knots Untied" gives a valuable snapshot of law enforcement practices and attitudes in the late 19th century when detective work was just starting. Unlike other books of its kind, which often focus on the sensational aspects of detective work, McWatters also provides readers with a sense of the day-to-day challenges faced by detectives, including the long hours, the physical demands of the job, and the risks involved in confronting criminals.
This 1871 edition is the first edition which was later retitled “Detectives of Europe and America” and includes 30 illustrations!
Item number: #30321
Price: $499
McWATTERS, George S
Knots Untied or, Ways and by-ways in the hidden life of American detectives.
Hartford: J.B. Burr and Hyde, 1871. First edition.
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages
xx, 21-665, [1]
30 illustrations
Language: English
Binding: Hardcover; secure
Brown cloth
Size: ~8.5in X 5.75in (21.5cm x 14.5cm)
Our Guarantee:
Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.
Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!
30321
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1871 1ed Detectives of Europe & America Secret Service Sherlock Holmes Precursor
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