Edmund Lester Pearson était un bibliothécaire et auteur américain célèbre pour ses contributions au genre « true crime ». Son écriture explore les aspects les plus sombres de la nature humaine et les mystères sociétaux, disséquant méticuleusement de véritables affaires criminelles. Pearson a offert aux lecteurs un aperçu pénétrant de la psychologie des auteurs comme des victimes grâce à son approche détaillée et analytique. Son travail dans le genre « true crime » est considéré comme influent et continue d'inspirer les auteurs contemporains qui explorent des sujets similaires.
Pearson's groundbreaking study of the art and science of secret writing remains a classic of the genre. Drawing on a wide range of historical and literary sources, he provides a compelling overview of the many different methods of code and cipher creation and decoding, from ancient times to the present day. With its engaging prose and fascinating insights, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in cryptography or espionage.
A Selection Of Articles From The Boston Evening Transcript And Other Sources (1910)
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