The Expressman and the Detective by Allan Pinkerton (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Expressman and the Detective by Allan Pinkerton Allan Pinkerton (1819 -1884) was a Scottish detective known for creating the Pinkerton National Detective Agency, the first detective agency of the United States. Pinkerton first used "shadowing" (surveillance of a suspect) and "assuming a role" (undercover work). The detective stories he wrote were based in part on his own experiences and those of his agents. This first detective story is set in 19th century Alabama. An excerpt reads, "The officers of the company were completely at a loss. It was discovered beyond a doubt that the package had been sent from Atlanta. The messenger who received it bore an excellent character, and the company could not believe him guilty of the theft. The lock of the pouch was examined and found in perfect order, so that it evidently had not been tampered with. The messenger was positive that he had not left the safe open when he went out of the car, and there was no sign of the locks having been forced." FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Allan Pinkerton (1819 -1884) was a Scottish detective known for creating the Pinkerton National Detective Agency, the first detective agency of the United States. Pinkerton first used "shadowing" (surveillance of a suspect) and "assuming a role" (undercover work). The detective stories he wrote were based in part on his own experiences and those of his agents. This first detective story is set in 19th century Alabama. An excerpt reads, "The officers of the company were completely at a loss. It was discovered beyond a doubt that the package had been sent from Atlanta. The messenger who received it bore an excellent character, and the company could not believe him guilty of the theft. The lock of the pouch was examined and found in perfect order, so that it evidently had not been tampered with. The messenger was positive that he had not left the safe open when he went out of the car, and there was no sign of the locks having been forced." Author Biography Patrick Bass teaches history at Benedictine College, Atchison, Kansas. Details ISBN1438525176 Author Allan Pinkerton ISBN-10 1438525176 ISBN-13 9781438525174 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2009 Publication Date 2009-09-08 Short Title EXPRESSMAN & THE DETECTIVE Pages 198 Publisher Book Jungle Language English Residence US Birth 1819 Death 1884 Imprint Book Jungle Country of Publication United States Illustrations black & white illustrations UK Release Date 2009-09-08 AU Release Date 2009-09-08 NZ Release Date 2009-09-08 US Release Date 2009-09-08 DEWEY 364.16209761 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:98086188;

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