The Reminiscences of Chief Inspector Littlechild (1894)

By John George Littlechild

Book Overview

The Reminiscences Of Chief Inspector Littlechild (1894) is a book written by John George Littlechild, a former Chief Inspector of Scotland Yard. The book is a collection of his memoirs and recollections of his experiences as a detective during the late 19th century.Littlechild's memoirs cover a wide range of topics, including his investigations of some of the most notorious crimes of his time, such as the Jack the Ripper murders and the Boulton and Park scandal. He also provides insight into the inner workings of Scotland Yard and the methods used by detectives to solve cases.Throughout the book, Littlechild shares his personal opinions on various topics, including the death penalty and the treatment of prisoners. He also describes the challenges and dangers of being a detective in the late 19th century, including the constant threat of violence and the pressure to solve high-profile cases.Overall, The Reminiscences Of Chief Inspector Littlechild provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of Victorian-era policing and the life of one of Scotland Yard's most respected detectives.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: 1104664046
• ISBN13: 9781104664046
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"