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Forty Years of Scotland Yard: A Record of Lifetime's Service in the Criminal Investigation Department

Forty Years of Scotland Yard: A Record of Lifetime's Service in the Criminal Investigation Department

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ISBN10: 1258862840
ISBN13: 9781258862848
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Oct 27 2013
Pages: 332
Weight: 1.35
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Forty Years of Scotland Yard is a memoir by Frederick Porter Wensley, a former detective and senior officer in the Criminal Investigation Department of Scotland Yard. The book recounts Wensley's experiences and insights gained during his forty-year career in law enforcement, including his involvement in high-profile cases such as the Brighton trunk murders and the Sidney Street siege. Wensley provides an insider's perspective on the inner workings of Scotland Yard, detailing the methods and technologies used by detectives to solve crimes. He also reflects on the changing nature of crime and policing during his career, from the rise of organized crime to the impact of World War II. The book is a fascinating account of the history of Scotland Yard and the challenges faced by those who work to uphold the law.This is a new release of the original 1931 edition.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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