The first detective : the life and revolutionary times of Vidocq, criminal, spy and private eye
Summary
Traces the detective and forensic scientist's criminal origins and transition into police work, his wartime contributions, and his role in such developments as criminal indexing, fingerprinting, and private detective work. Full description
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