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The Secret Service Of The Post Office Department (1886)

The Secret Service Of The Post Office Department (1886)

Woodward, Patrick Henry

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19th Century United States History20th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1167242157
ISBN13: 9781167242151
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 586
Weight: 1.70
Height: 1.19 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Secret Service Of The Post Office Department is a book written by Patrick Henry Woodward in 1886. The book provides a detailed account of the United States Post Office Department's secret service, which was established to combat the growing problem of mail fraud and theft in the late 19th century.Woodward, who served as the chief of the Secret Service Division of the Post Office Department, offers a firsthand account of the department's operations and the techniques used to catch criminals. He also provides insight into the history of the department, including its origins and the challenges it faced in its early years.The book includes numerous case studies of successful investigations, highlighting the methods used to identify and apprehend criminals. Woodward also discusses the role of technology in the fight against mail fraud, including the use of telegraphy and photography.Overall, The Secret Service Of The Post Office Department offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of law enforcement in the United States and the challenges faced by early investigators in combating mail fraud and theft. It remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of law enforcement or the postal service.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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