Autobiography, Vol. 26: A Collection of the Most Instructive and Amusing Lives Ever Published; Vidocq (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

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Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484681893 ISBN 13: 9780484681896

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2024

Synopsis

Autobiography of Vidocq: A Gripping Window into a Notorious Life

This edition presents the wanderings, schemes, and changing loyalties of a legendary figure who moves between outlaw and reformer, offering a firsthand view of early modern crime, policing, and justice. The narrative blends danger, wit, and resilience as Vidocq navigates pursuit, disguise, and the shifting currents of authority.

The excerpt frames a life shaped by danger and choice. It follows encounters with police, the tension of captures and escapes, and the constant pressure to survive while seeking a path toward freedom and reform.

• Relive vivid prison escapes, undercover moves, and tense standoffs with authorities.
• See how Vidocq balances self-preservation with aid to justice and the state.
• Experience the era’s street life, disguises, and the evolving role of the police.
• Witness a personal journey of conscience, risk, and reform that influenced later policing.

Ideal for readers who seek true crime roots, historical memoirs, and a candid portrait of a controversial figure at the heart of 19th‑century law and order.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484681893
• ISBN 13: 9780484681896
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 286