A Cowboy Detective: A True Story Of Twenty-Two Years With A World Famous Detective Agency (1912) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781164456179)

""A Cowboy Detective"" is a memoir written by Charles A. Siringo, detailing his 22-year career with the famous Pinkerton Detective Agency. The book chronicles Siringo's early life as a cowboy in Texas, his decision to join the Pinkerton Agency, and his experiences as a detective in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Siringo recounts numerous cases he worked on, from tracking down train robbers and bank robbers to infiltrating labor unions and investigating political corruption. The book provides a unique perspective on the history of law enforcement in America, as well as a glimpse into the daily life of a detective during a time of rapid change and technological advancement. Overall, ""A Cowboy Detective"" is a fascinating and entertaining read for anyone interested in true crime, Western history, or the evolution of law enforcement in America.Giving The Inside Facts Of The Bloody Coeur D�������Alene Labor Riots, And The Many Ups And Downs Of The Author Throughout The United States, Alaska, British Columbia And Old Mexico, Also Exciting Scenes Among The Moonshiners Of Kentucky And Virginia.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.

Author: Charles A. Siringo
ISBN-10: 1164456172
ISBN-13: 9781164456179
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 568
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.20lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.38d