Author: Allan Pinkerton
Publisher: Rose-Belford
ISBN:
Category : Criminal investigation
Languages : en
Pages : 424
Book Description
The Rail-road Forger and the Detectives
Author: Allan Pinkerton
Publisher: Rose-Belford
ISBN:
Category : Criminal investigation
Languages : en
Pages : 424
Book Description
Publisher: Rose-Belford
ISBN:
Category : Criminal investigation
Languages : en
Pages : 424
Book Description
The Railroad Forger and the Detectives
Author: Allan Pinkerton
Publisher: Kent State University Press / Black Squirrel Books
ISBN: 9781606354346
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
The Kent State University Press is excited to reissue these classic true crime detective stories by Allan Pinkerton, the Scottish American detective and spy who founded the Pinkerton National Detective Agency in 1850. His agency was the largest private law enforcement organization in the world at the height of its power, and its well-known logo of a large, unblinking eye actually served as inspiration for the term "private eye." In The Railroad Forger and the Detectives, real estate agent Thomas H. Cone vanishes suddenly. At the same time, the Pinkerton Detective Agency's Philadelphia branch, helmed by Mr. Linden, is hired by the Adams Express railroad company to investigate a draft forgery case. Two checks totaling more than $1,200 had been intercepted in the mail and falsely endorsed by none other than Mr. Thomas Cone! As the investigation heats up, Linden discovers that this crime is just the latest in a string of similar forgeries, which initially do not seem to be connected; the forgers are scattered across the country and seemingly have no relation to one another. Linden retraces Cone's whereabouts, beginning with his rented office space. The deserted office initially yields few clues until Linden spots Cone's blotting sheet. From a tangle of ink stains, Linden uncovers the address for a William R. Wales in Redrock, Ohio. Sensing a pattern, Linden is determined to find out if there is a gang of forgers, if William Wales is somehow involved, or if Cone has acted alone under a variety of aliases. A thrilling, fictionalized account of crime in the railroad business, The Railroad Forger and the Detectives is a tale of greed and an elaborate scheme--one only the Pinkerton Detective Agency can bring down.
Publisher: Kent State University Press / Black Squirrel Books
ISBN: 9781606354346
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
The Kent State University Press is excited to reissue these classic true crime detective stories by Allan Pinkerton, the Scottish American detective and spy who founded the Pinkerton National Detective Agency in 1850. His agency was the largest private law enforcement organization in the world at the height of its power, and its well-known logo of a large, unblinking eye actually served as inspiration for the term "private eye." In The Railroad Forger and the Detectives, real estate agent Thomas H. Cone vanishes suddenly. At the same time, the Pinkerton Detective Agency's Philadelphia branch, helmed by Mr. Linden, is hired by the Adams Express railroad company to investigate a draft forgery case. Two checks totaling more than $1,200 had been intercepted in the mail and falsely endorsed by none other than Mr. Thomas Cone! As the investigation heats up, Linden discovers that this crime is just the latest in a string of similar forgeries, which initially do not seem to be connected; the forgers are scattered across the country and seemingly have no relation to one another. Linden retraces Cone's whereabouts, beginning with his rented office space. The deserted office initially yields few clues until Linden spots Cone's blotting sheet. From a tangle of ink stains, Linden uncovers the address for a William R. Wales in Redrock, Ohio. Sensing a pattern, Linden is determined to find out if there is a gang of forgers, if William Wales is somehow involved, or if Cone has acted alone under a variety of aliases. A thrilling, fictionalized account of crime in the railroad business, The Railroad Forger and the Detectives is a tale of greed and an elaborate scheme--one only the Pinkerton Detective Agency can bring down.
The Rail-road Forger and the Detectives
Author: Allan Pinkerton
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Detectives
Languages : en
Pages : 502
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Detectives
Languages : en
Pages : 502
Book Description
The Rail-road Forger And The Detectives
Author: Allan Pinkerton
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781019712986
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This thrilling book tells the story of a notorious railroad forger and the detective who pursued him. With vivid descriptions of the chase and the criminal underworld of 19th century America, this book is an exciting read for anyone interested in true crime or detective stories. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781019712986
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This thrilling book tells the story of a notorious railroad forger and the detective who pursued him. With vivid descriptions of the chase and the criminal underworld of 19th century America, this book is an exciting read for anyone interested in true crime or detective stories. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Spiritualists and the Detectives
Author: Allan Pinkerton
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
Claude Melnotte and the Detectives
Author: Allan Pinkerton
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Detective and mystery stories
Languages : en
Pages : 330
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Detective and mystery stories
Languages : en
Pages : 330
Book Description
The Somnambulist and the Detective
Author: Allan Pinkerton
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 266
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 266
Book Description
The Gypsies and the Detectives
Author: Allan Pinkerton
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 350
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 350
Book Description
Bucholz and the Detectives
Author: Allan Pinkerton
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Detectives
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Detectives
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
The Burglar's Fate and the Detectives ...
Author: Allan Pinkerton
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Detectives
Languages : en
Pages : 376
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Detectives
Languages : en
Pages : 376
Book Description