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Moffett, Cleveland
1863
1926
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True Detective Stories from the Archives of the Pinkertons
The Northampton Bank robbery -- The Susquehanna Express robbery -- The Pollock Diamond robbery -- The Rock Island Express -- The Destruction of the Renos -- The American Exchange Bank robbery.
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"True Detective Stories from the Archives of the Pinkertons" by Cleveland Moffett is a collection of historical crime narratives written in the late 19th century. The book explores real-life detective cases handled by the famous Pinkerton National Detective Agency, which was known for its innovative investigative techniques and involvement in many high-profile criminal cases of the time. The overarching topic revolves around thrilling accounts of robberies, investigations, and the cunning criminal minds that the Pinkertons aimed to outwit. The opening of the book draws readers into the harrowing tale of the Northampton Bank Robbery in 1876, setting the stage for a gripping account of masked bandits who invade the home of bank cashier John Whittelsey to seize the keys and combination to the bank vault. The narrative vividly depicts the brutal tactics employed by the robbers to extract compliance and details the eventual involvement of the Pinkertons as they sift through various leads and witness accounts. This introduction not only foreshadows the intense and often morally complex world of crime and detection but also highlights the painstaking effort required to bring justice in the face of organized crime. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Detective and mystery stories, American
Crime -- United States
Criminals -- United States
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