xi, 323 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations . ; 24 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages [279]-284) and index.
Summary
"Philip Marlowe, 'Dirty Harry,' and even 'Law & Order'--none of these would exist as they do today were it not for the legendary career of nineteenth-century New York City cop Thomas Byrnes. From 1854 to 1895, Byrnes rose through the ranks of the city's police department to become one of the most celebrated detectives in American history, and paved the way for modern-day police methods, both good and bad..."--Dust jacket flap.
Contents
The case of Jack the Ripper -- No Irish need apply -- New York under siege -- The murder of Jubilee Jim -- The murder of Maude Merrill -- The greatest bank robbery in America -- Bag of bones -- Chief of detectives -- The case of the murdered wine merchant -- An unspeakable rottenness.
