Examines the life of the detective who founded his own agency and introduced a system of recording criminals to help track them down and tie them to crimes.
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Grade 6-9?This biography of the famous detective is filled with anecdotal accounts of cases involving counterfeiters, bank robbers, Civil War spies, western outlaws, and militant unionists. Although these gripping stories dominate the narrative, Pinkerton's private life and dynamic, if contradictory, personality are not neglected. The text is straightforward and chronological with dates attached to chapter headings, an approach that enables students to place Pinkerton's investigations in the context of his 19th-century milieu. Most of the black-and-white photographs and reproductions are large and clear enough to enhance the text. A source page documents the many quotations and reminiscences. The lengthy bibliography is divided between secondary sources and Pinkerton's own works. In the index, pages with illustrations are indicated in bold print. Though Richard Wormser's Allan Pinkerton (Walker, 1990) offers a much larger format, the text covers the same ground.?Pat Katka, formerly at San Diego Public Library
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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" . . . an enjoyable read filled with personal accounts about an interesting man who had many adventures, worked closely with important people of this time, and was full of contradictions. . . The book is nicely laid out with many historic photos and illustrations to give a feel of the times. Recommended for all libraries that have a demand for biographies of historical people." -- Bay Views, October 1996, HIGH ADDITIONAL
". . .filled with anecdotal accounts of cases involving counterfeiters, bank robbers, Civil War spies, western outlaws, and militant unionists . . . though gripping stories dominate the narrative, Pinkerton's private life and dynamic, if contradictory, personality are not neglected . . . the text is straightforward and chronological . . . black and white photographs and reproductions are large enough to enhance the text . . . " -- School Library Journal, October 1996
"A complicated man, Pinkerton helped capture lawbreakers, but he also broke the law by using his home as a station in the Underground Railroad. Josephson has unearthed much interesting information, presenting it with many well-chosen photographs." -- Booklist, October 15, 1996
"A fascinating biography of North America's greatest private eye! From secret codes, train robbers, war spies and disguises, this book is a page turner. Did Jesse James get the revenge he swore to on Allan Pinkerton? Read and find out." Umbrellas, Carolrhoda Books, Lerner Publications Co., 1998 -- Homeschooling News for Ontario, October 1996.
HIGH ADDITIONAL "...an enjoyable read filled with personal accounts about an interesting man who had many adventures, worked closely with important people of his time, and was full of contradictions...The book is nicely laid out with many historic photos and illustrations to give a feel of the times. Recommended for all libraries that have a demand for biographies of historical people." -- Bay Views, October 1996
". . .filled with anecdotal accounts of cases involving counterfeiters, bank robbers, Civil War spies, western outlaws, and militant unionists . . . though gripping stories dominate the narrative, Pinkerton's private life and dynamic, if contradictory, personality are not neglected . . . the text is straightforward and chronological . . . black and white photographs and reproductions are large enough to enhance the text . . . " -- School Library Journal, October 1996
"A complicated man, Pinkerton helped capture lawbreakers, but he also broke the law by using his home as a station in the Underground Railroad. Josephson has unearthed much interesting information, presenting it with many well-chosen photographs." -- Booklist, October 15, 1996
"A fascinating biography of North America's greatest private eye! From secret codes, train robbers, war spies and disguises, this book is a page turner. Did Jesse James get the revenge he swore to on Allan Pinkerton? Read and find out." Umbrellas, Carolrhoda Books, Lerner Publications Co., 1998 -- Homeschooling News for Ontario, October 1996.
HIGH ADDITIONAL "...an enjoyable read filled with personal accounts about an interesting man who had many adventures, worked closely with important people of his time, and was full of contradictions...The book is nicely laid out with many historic photos and illustrations to give a feel of the times. Recommended for all libraries that have a demand for biographies of historical people." -- Bay Views, October 1996
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I am a full-time writer of books and stories for children. I've written biographies on diverse people, books on childhood history (the Our America series), nonfiction picture books, and as a co-author, two humorous grammar guides and a picture book nominated for the 2009-2010 California Young Reader medal, Armando and the Blue Tarp School. In my free time, I enjoy playing my violin, reading, swimming, walking, and spending time with my family. For more about me, visit www.judithjosephson.com, www.grammarpatrol.com, and www.bluetarpschool.com.
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