The Recollections Of A Policeman (1852)

By Thomas Waters and William Russell

Book Overview

""The Recollections of a Policeman"" is a memoir written by Thomas Waters and published in 1852. Waters was a former police officer who served in London during the 19th century. In this book, he recounts his experiences and observations during his time on the force, providing a unique perspective on the social and criminal issues of the era. The book covers a variety of topics, including the development of the police force, the rise of crime and poverty, and the challenges faced by law enforcement officers. Waters also shares anecdotes about some of the most notorious criminals of the time, such as Jack the Ripper and the Ratcliffe Highway murders. Overall, ""The Recollections of a Policeman"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of law enforcement in Victorian England.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165096935
• ISBN13: 9781165096930
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"