9788028372897 - The Expressman and the Detective di Pinkerton, Allan (4 risultati)

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. The Expressman and the Detective | Allan Pinkerton | Taschenbuch | Englisch | 2024 | Sharp Ink | EAN 9788028372897 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: preigu GmbH & Co. KG, Lengericher Landstr. 19, 49078 Osnabrück, mail[at]preigu[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The Expressman and the Detective is Allan Pinkerton's brisk, documentary account of an Adams Express Company embezzlement and the patient investigation that exposes its perpetrator. Part case history, part early detective narrative, it follows surveillance, disguise, psychological pressure, and the coordinated work of operatives-including women detectives-in a style that is plain, procedural, and morally emphatic. Situated between true-crime reportage and the emerging detective genre, the book helped define the conventions of professional detection before the fictional sleuth became fully canonical. Pinkerton wrote from unusual authority. A Scottish-born cooper turned American detective, abolitionist, and founder of the Pinkerton National Detective Agency, he had already served as an intelligence organizer during the Civil War and cultivated a reputation for methodical, disciplined inquiry. His experiences with railroad security, express-company thefts, undercover agents, and public suspicion of private policing all inform the book's confidence in system, patience, and institutional vigilance. Readers interested in the origins of detective literature, nineteenth-century crime, or the history of surveillance will find this volume especially rewarding. It is not merely an adventure of pursuit, but a revealing artifact of modern investigation taking shape. 120 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - Print on Demand Titel. Neuware -In 'The Expressman and the Detective,' Allan Pinkerton masterfully weaves a tale that marries the emerging genre of detective fiction with the thrilling elements of adventure. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century America, this novel follows Pinkerton's alter ego, a dedicated detective, as he investigates a high-profile railway robbery. The narrative is marked by its brisk pacing, vivid characterization, and intricate plot twists, reflecting the author's own experiences in law enforcement and the burgeoning field of criminal investigation during a period of rapid change and industrial growth. Pinkerton deftly integrates themes of justice, morality, and the struggle against corruption, offering readers both a compelling mystery and a social commentary on the era's challenges. Allan Pinkerton, a Scottish immigrant and the founder of the Pinkerton National Detective Agency, gained prominence as a pioneering figure in the field of criminal investigation. His methods, often ahead of their time, emphasized meticulous observation and the scientific approach to solving crimes. Drawing from his extensive experience in detecting and foiling criminal plots, Pinkerton infuses the novel with an authenticity that resonates with the realities of his profession, as well as his determination to present a narrative that reflects the complexities of law enforcement. 'The Expressman and the Detective' is a seminal work for both mystery aficionados and scholars of American literature. It stands as an essential read for those interested in the evolution of detective fiction and the historical context of post-Civil War America. Pinkerton's blend of factual storytelling with a gripping plot not only entertains but also immerses the reader in the challenges faced by a fledgling nation grappling with rapid modernization and social change.Copycat s.r.o., Schnirchova 662/22, Holesovice, 170 00 Prague 120 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - In 'The Expressman and the Detective,' Allan Pinkerton masterfully weaves a tale that marries the emerging genre of detective fiction with the thrilling elements of adventure. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century America, this novel follows Pinkerton's alter ego, a dedicated detective, as he investigates a high-profile railway robbery. The narrative is marked by its brisk pacing, vivid characterization, and intricate plot twists, reflecting the author's own experiences in law enforcement and the burgeoning field of criminal investigation during a period of rapid change and industrial growth. Pinkerton deftly integrates themes of justice, morality, and the struggle against corruption, offering readers both a compelling mystery and a social commentary on the era's challenges. Allan Pinkerton, a Scottish immigrant and the founder of the Pinkerton National Detective Agency, gained prominence as a pioneering figure in the field of criminal investigation. His methods, often ahead of their time, emphasized meticulous observation and the scientific approach to solving crimes. Drawing from his extensive experience in detecting and foiling criminal plots, Pinkerton infuses the novel with an authenticity that resonates with the realities of his profession, as well as his determination to present a narrative that reflects the complexities of law enforcement. 'The Expressman and the Detective' is a seminal work for both mystery aficionados and scholars of American literature. It stands as an essential read for those interested in the evolution of detective fiction and the historical context of post-Civil War America. Pinkerton's blend of factual storytelling with a gripping plot not only entertains but also immerses the reader in the challenges faced by a fledgling nation grappling with rapid modernization and social change.