The Expressman and the Detective (Annotated)

di Rowan Oakbourne (Autore)

Allan Pinkerton (Autore)

e-artnow, 2018

The Expressman and the Detective recounts Allan Pinkerton's investigation into a major theft from an express company, unfolding as a meticulous reconstruction of surveillance, disguise, inference, and psychological pressure. Written in the plain, confident manner of nineteenth-century detective memoir, the book belongs to the formative literature of American true crime and procedural detection, where factual narration, moral commentary, and dramatic suspense converge. Its interest lies not only in the mystery itself but in its detailed presentation of modern investigative method before detective fiction had fully codified its conventions. Pinkerton, a Scottish-born immigrant, former cooper, abolitionist, and founder of the Pinkerton National Detective Agency, wrote from a career spent professionalizing private detection in the United States. His experiences protecting railroads, investigating fraud, and organizing intelligence for the Union during the Civil War shaped his belief in discipline, secrecy, and patient observation. This book reflects his desire to legitimize detective work as both a science of character and a public service. Readers interested in the origins of detective literature, American legal culture, or nineteenth-century crime writing will find this volume especially rewarding. It offers suspense, historical texture, and a revealing portrait of detection before the age of fingerprints, forensics, and police bureaucracy. This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience. - A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes. - The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists. - A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing. - An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.

• Autore: Rowan Oakbourne, Allan Pinkerton
• Curatore: e-artnow
• Anno edizione: 2018
• Editore: e-artnow
• Formato: EPUB2 con Adobe DRM
• Lingua: Inglese
• Compatibilità: Tutti i dispositivi (eccetto Kindle)
• Layout: Reflowable
• EAN: 9788026894827