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_aWooldridge, Clifton R. _q(Clifton Rodman), _d1854-1933 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aTwenty Years a Detective in the Wickedest City in the World |
| 246 | 1 | _a20 Years a Detective in the Wickedest City in the World | |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2014 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2014-11-23 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Diane Monico and 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"Twenty Years a Detective in the Wickedest City in the World" by Clifton R. Wooldridge is a true crime memoir written in the early 20th century. The book details the author’s extensive experiences and achievements as a detective in Chicago, focusing on exposing various forms of criminal activities and corruption, particularly those related to street crime, fraud, and graft. Wooldridge, hailed as "the incorruptible Sherlock Holmes of America," shares not only his statistics and arrests but also his insights into the darker corners of society and the methods used by criminals. The opening of the memoir reveals Wooldridge's commitment to fighting crime in a city notorious for its corruption. He discusses his heroic endeavors, encompassing 20,000 arrests, various operations against fraudulent schemes, and his battle against the pervasive influence of the "grafter." Through a detailed account of his methodology and interactions in the field, he illustrates the cunning tactics used by criminals, while also asserting his integrity and dedication to serving justice. The preface sets the tone for a captivating journey into the world of crime and the moral complexities that come with law enforcement, showcasing Wooldridge's insights as he reflects on both societal vulnerabilities and the personal risks he faced during his two-decade career. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aCrime -- Illinois -- Chicago | ||
| 653 | _aPolice -- Illinois -- Chicago | ||
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