Allan Pinkerton Livres

Offering a glimpse into the criminal underworld of the late 19th century, this reprint presents a collection of vivid reminiscences and intriguing detective narratives. Originally published in 1879, it captures the essence of crime and investigation during that era, featuring compelling characters and true-to-life accounts. Readers will be drawn into the historical context and the evolution of detective work, making it a fascinating exploration for enthusiasts of crime literature and history alike.

Allan Pinkerton (1819-1884) was the world's first private detective. Emigrating to Chicago from Glasgow, Scotland, he discovered a gang of counterfeiters and assisted in their capture. He became deputy sheriff of Kane County, then Cook County, resigning from the police to form the Pinkerton Detective Agency in 1852. The Pinkerton logo, the All-Seeing Eye, inspired the phrase "Private Eye". The mental characteristics of Allan Pinkerton were judgment as to facts, knowledge of men, the ability to concentrate his faculties on one subject, and the persistent power of will. A mysterious problem of crime, against which his life was devoted, presented to his thought, was solved almost in an instant, and seemingly by his intuitions. With half-closed eyes he saw the scene in which the wrong was done, read every movement of the criminals, and reached invariably the correct conclusion as to their conduct and guilt.

Allan Pinkerton, renowned for his Civil War service as head of the Union Intelligence Service, was hired by Lincoln to provide security during his journey to the Nation's capital in 1861. Pinkerton's detailed account is a fascinating look at the methods and practices of the earliest detectives in American history, who relied on ingenuity and quick thinking instead of technology and forensics.

Enter the world of the infamous Pinkerton Detective Agency with this fascinating tale of a band of gypsies accused of theft. With Pinkerton's trademark attention to detail, this book offers a rare glimpse into the early days of detective work in America.

Allan Pinkerton was one of the most famous detectives of the nineteenth century, and this book provides readers with a fascinating insight into his work and life. From his battles with strikers and communists to his investigations of tramps and criminals, Pinkerton's work was as varied as it was influential. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of crime and law enforcement.

True detective stories collected by Pinkerton from his own records, covering almost every degree of crime and every variety of criminal.