THE PINKERTONS : The Detective Dynasty That Made History

Hardback. PRESENTATION COPY. The story of the famous Detective Agency and its influence on America. The lives of the Pinkertons and their Agency constitute a drama of epic proportions, peopled by the major characters of the time : John Brown, Lincoln, Gen. McClellan, Andrew Johnson, Seward, Stantons, Andrew Carnegie, Commodore Vanderbilt, feared but almost always respected. Illus., Notes, Bibliog. and Index. 564pp. lge. 8vo. h/back. From the library of former Det. Chief Supt. Leonard 'Nipper' Read. PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY ANTHONY C. PURBRICK, Vice President Investigations Pinkerton's Inc. (with his card tipped-in) to 'Nipper' Read, together with a handwritten card, loosely inserted, personal note to 'Nipper' and his wife Pat. F. in Vg. pcdw. A heavy book which will require additional postage, particularly if shipped overseas.