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The Recollections Of A Policeman (1852)

The Recollections Of A Policeman (1852)

Waters, Thomas
Russell, William

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ISBN10: 1437298079
ISBN13: 9781437298079
Publisher: Indypublish.Com
Published: Nov 26 2008
Pages: 240
Weight: 0.72
Height: 0.51 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Recollections of a Policeman is a memoir written by Thomas Waters in 1852. Waters was a police officer in London during the early 19th century and his memoir provides a fascinating insight into the daily life of a policeman during this time. The book is divided into chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of police work. Waters discusses the recruitment and training of police officers, the different types of crime they encountered, and the methods they used to catch criminals. He also provides anecdotes about some of the more unusual cases he worked on, such as the theft of a valuable painting from a wealthy collector.In addition to describing his work as a police officer, Waters also provides a glimpse into the social and political climate of London during this period. He discusses the impact of the Industrial Revolution on the city, the growth of the working-class population, and the rise of political activism.Overall, The Recollections of a Policeman is a fascinating and informative book that provides a unique perspective on life in London during the early 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of law enforcement or the social history of London.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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