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_aM'Govan, James, _d1845-1919 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aTraced and Tracked; Or, Memoirs of a City Detective |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2019 |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2019-01-17 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Melissa McDaniel, RichardW, 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"Traced and Tracked; Or, Memoirs of a City Detective" by James M'Govan is a collection of detective tales written in the late 19th century. The text delves into the life and experiences of a city detective, presumably the author himself, as he investigates various crimes and encounters criminals in his line of duty. The book captures the intricacies of crime-solving in urban settings, highlighting the interplay of cunning, deception, and human behavior. The opening of the memoir introduces a case involving a Yorkshire thief named Dave Larkins, known for his agile street robberies. M'Govan recounts how Larkins, characterized by his red hair and distinctive dress, evades capture despite his notoriety. The narrative unfolds as Larkins forms an alliance with a seemingly dimwitted Scottish man, Jake Mackay, nicknamed "The Gander." As they prepare for a racing event, their plans are filled with intrigue and treachery, hinting at complex relationships between thieves and the detective's relentless pursuit to bring them to justice. The chapter sets the tone for a thrilling exploration of crime and detection within the urban landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aDetective and mystery stories | ||
| 653 | _aEdinburgh (Scotland) -- Fiction | ||
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