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_aHands Up; or, Thirty-Five Years of Detective Life in the Mountains and on the Plains : _bReminiscences by General D. J. Cook, Chief of the Rocky Mountains Detective Association |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2013 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2013-08-02 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) | ||
| 520 | _a"HANDs UP; or, THIRTY-FIVE YEARS OF DETECTIVE LIFE IN THE MOUNTAINS AND ON THE PLAINS" by General D. J. Cook is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book details the thrilling professional experiences of Cook, who served as the chief of the Rocky Mountain Detective Association. Through his compelling reminiscences, readers are introduced to a wide range of fascinating true crime stories drawn from Cook's extensive career, emphasizing the challenges and dangers faced by law enforcement in the rugged terrain of the American West. At the start of the narrative, General D. J. Cook lays the groundwork for his long and eventful career as a detective. The opening portion introduces his early life and his substantial contributions to law enforcement, including the organization of the Rocky Mountain Detective Association. It highlights key moments and pivotal actions that established Cook as a formidable figure in the fight against crime in the frontier regions of Colorado, such as his campaigns against horse thieves, guerrilla bands, and various notorious criminals. The introductory chapters also set the tone for a series of gripping anecdotes that chronicle the lawman's exploits as he navigates danger, uncover conspiracies, and captures criminals, all while establishing a reputation based on bravery, tenacity, and respect from both the public and offenders alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aCook, D. J. (David J.) 1840-1907 | ||
| 653 | _aCrime -- West (U.S.) -- History | ||
| 653 | _aCriminals -- West (U.S.) -- History | ||
| 653 | _aDenver (Colo.) -- History | ||
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