Known To The Police (1908)

Known To The Police (1908)

Thomas Holmes

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Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781104096403
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''Known To The Police'' is a book written by Thomas Holmes and published in 1908. The book is a collection of true crime stories and accounts of notorious criminals who were known to the police at the time. It includes stories of bank robbers, murderers, counterfeiters, and other criminals who made headlines in the early 20th century. The book also provides a glimpse into the workings of the police force during that time period and their efforts to apprehend these criminals. The stories are well-researched and provide a fascinating insight into the criminal underworld of the time. Overall, ''Known To The Police'' is an intriguing read for anyone interested in true crime or the history of law enforcement.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.

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