The first detective : the life and revolutionary times of Vidocq, criminal, spy and private eye
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New York : Overlook Press, 2011.
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9781590206386, 159020638X
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Published
New York : Overlook Press, 2011.
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Book
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xi, 266 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English
ISBN
9781590206386, 159020638X

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 249-254) and index.
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Traces the detective and forensic scientist's criminal origins and transition into police work, his wartime contributions, and his role in such developments as criminal indexing, fingerprinting, and private detective work.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Morton, J. (2011). The first detective: the life and revolutionary times of Vidocq, criminal, spy and private eye . Overlook Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Morton, James, 1938-. 2011. The First Detective: The Life and Revolutionary Times of Vidocq, Criminal, Spy and Private Eye. Overlook Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Morton, James, 1938-. The First Detective: The Life and Revolutionary Times of Vidocq, Criminal, Spy and Private Eye Overlook Press, 2011.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Morton, James. The First Detective: The Life and Revolutionary Times of Vidocq, Criminal, Spy and Private Eye Overlook Press, 2011.

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