True Crime: Pinkerton National Detective Agency
By Allan Pinkerton
Length46h 32m
About this audiobook
Allan Pinkerton's 'True Crime: Pinkerton National Detective Agency' delves into the storied history of America's first private detective agency, melding narrative non-fiction with vivid, engaging prose. Through captivating case studies and firsthand accounts, Pinkerton recounts the agency's establishment in 1850 and its evolution through the tumultuous landscapes of the Civil War and the burgeoning era of industrial crime. The book is notable for its meticulous attention to detail and insight into investigative tactics during a time when formal policing was in its infancy, reflecting the societal and legal challenges of the 19th century. Allan Pinkerton, a Scottish immigrant and former cooper, founded the Pinkerton Agency, significantly influencing criminal investigation practices. His successes in thwarting assassination attempts on President Lincoln and in tracking down notorious outlaws solidified his reputation. Pinkerton's own experiences, intertwined with a progressive understanding of surveillance and espionage, underscore his motivations in crafting this work, highlighting both the triumphs and pitfalls of a fledgling profession. For enthusiasts of true crime and those intrigued by forensic history, 'True Crime: Pinkerton National Detective Agency' is an indispensable read. Pinkerton's blend of personal narrative and historical framework offers readers both a thrilling and educational experience, fostering a deeper appreciation for the complexities of crime and justice during a formative period in American history.
Audiobook details
GenreTrue Crime
Length46 hrs 32 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 26, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PREFACE.
26CHAPTER XXV.
2CHAPTER I.
27CHAPTER XXVI.
3CHAPTER II.
28CHAPTER XXVII.
4CHAPTER III.
29CHAPTER XXVIII.
5CHAPTER IV.
30CHAPTER XXIX.
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6CHAPTER V.
31CHAPTER XXX.
7CHAPTER VI.
32PREFACE
8CHAPTER VII.
33CHAPTER I.
9CHAPTER VIII.
34CHAPTER II.
10CHAPTER IX.
35CHAPTER III.
11CHAPTER X.
36CHAPTER IV.
12CHAPTER XI.
37CHAPTER V.
13CHAPTER XII.
38CHAPTER VI.
14CHAPTER XIII.
39CHAPTER VII.
15CHAPTER XIV.
40CHAPTER VIII.
16CHAPTER XV.
41CHAPTER IX.
17CHAPTER XVI.
42CHAPTER I.
18CHAPTER XVII.
43CHAPTER II.
19CHAPTER XVIII.
44CHAPTER III.
20CHAPTER XIX.
45CHAPTER IV.
21CHAPTER XX.
46CHAPTER V.
22CHAPTER XXI.
47CHAPTER VI.
23CHAPTER XXII.
48CHAPTER VII.
24CHAPTER XXIII.
49CHAPTER VIII.
25CHAPTER XXIV.
50CHAPTER IX.
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