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1900 Civil War Secret Service Lincoln Assassination National Detective Police

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1900 Civil War Secret Service Lincoln Assassination National Detective Police

“United States Secret Service in the Late War” by General La Fayette Curry Baker is a riveting exploration of the covert operations during the Civil War, focusing on the indispensable services rendered by the National Detective Police. The book is not just an illustrated anthology of adventurous exploits, but a meticulously compiled narrative that uncovers a hidden facet of the wars history. The book offers unprecedented insights into the clandestine endeavors that took place behind the scenes of the Civil War, including an array of frauds and crimes committed by those on both sides of the conflict. Baker presents a multitude of official reports that corroborate the accounts shared in the book and reflect the immense importance of secret service operations.

Shunning sensationalism, the narrative prioritizes historical accuracy, maintaining respect for identities involved. This remarkable exploration into the United States Secret Services role during the Civil War provides readers with a profound understanding of the events that transpired during this tumultuous period in American history.

Item number: #41083

Price: $499

BAKER, General La Fayette C.; SCHELL, F.B. (Illus.); BENSELL, E.B. (Illus.); BUTLER, J.M. (Illus.)

The United States Secret Service in the Late War, Comprising the Authors Introduction to the Leading Men at Washington, with the Origin and Organization of the United States Secret Service Bureau, and a Graphic History of Rich and Exciting Experiences, North and South. Perilous Adventures, Hairbreadth Escapes, and Valuable Services of the Detective Police.

Chicago: Thompson and Thomas, [c.1900].

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Collation: Complete

398

15 plates

References: Sabin 2841

Language: English

Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure

Pictorial cloth

Size: ~ 9.25in X 6.5in (23.5cm x 16cm)

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1900 Civil War Secret Service Lincoln Assassination National Detective Police

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