True Detective Stories

True Detective Stories: From The Archives Of The Pinkertons is a book written by Cleveland Moffett and first published in 1897. The book is a collection of true stories and cases from the archives of the Pinkerton Detective Agency, a private detective agency that was founded in the United States in 1850. The book includes stories of some of the most notorious criminals of the time, such as Jesse James and the Dalton Gang. It also includes stories of lesser-known criminals and cases, such as counterfeiters and embezzlers. The stories are told in a narrative style, with vivid descriptions of the crimes and the detectives' efforts to solve them. The book provides a rare glimpse into the world of detective work in the late 19th century, including the use of disguises, surveillance, and undercover work. Overall, True Detective Stories: From The Archives Of The Pinkertons is a fascinating look at the history of detective work and the criminals who were pursued by one of the most famous detective agencies of the time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.