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1867 CIVIL WAR 1st/1st History of the US Secret Service Lincoln Assassination
1867 CIVIL WAR 1st/1st History of the US Secret Service Lincoln Assassination
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1867 CIVIL WAR 1st/1st History of the US Secret Service Lincoln Assassination



“History of the United States Secret Service” by General LaFayette Curry Baker offers a comprehensive insight into the covert operations of the National Detective Police Bureau during the Civil War. The book provides a factual narrative of this secretive facet of the conflict, unmasking the large-scale frauds and crimes committed by those claiming to be allies of the Republic. The work is based on numerous detailed reports, making it an official record of the pivotal role the secret service played during the bloody conflict and the turbulent months that followed.



Despite having thrilling elements, the book steers clear of sensationalism, aiming instead to provide an authentic account of the bureaus indispensable services. The narrative also includes personal experiences, some of which might raise eyebrows, but are essential to the complete understanding of the gravity of the offenses committed during this period. Featuring 15 full-page engraved plates, this book serves as an invaluable historical record of a tumultuous era in the nations history, one that is as educational as it is riveting.



Item number: #40687

Price: $399



BAKER, General L.C.



History of the United States Secret Service



Philadelphia: L.C. Baker, 1867. First Edition. First Printing.



Details:

Collation: Complete

704

15 illustrations

References: Sabin 2841

Language: English

Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure

Brown cloth

Size: ~9.5in X 6.25in (24cm x 15.5cm)



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