Autobiography, Vol. 28 : A Collection of the Most Instructive and Amusing Lives Ever Published, Written by the Parties Themselves; With Brief Introductions, and Compendious Sequels, Carrying on the Narrative to the Death of Each Writer; Vidocq

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ISBN 10: 048381489X / ISBN 13: 9780483814899

Published by Forgotten Books Nov 2018, 2018

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• Title: Autobiography, Vol. 28 : A Collection of the Most Instructive and Amusing Lives Ever Published, Written by the Parties Themselves; With Brief Introductions, and Compendious Sequels, Carrying on the Narrative to the Death of Each Writer; Vidocq
• Publisher: Forgotten Books Nov 2018
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 048381489X
• ISBN 13: 9780483814899
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 229W x 152H x 18D millimeters 229 millimeters width by 152 millimeters height by 18 millimeters depth
• Weight: 813 grams

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Synopsis

A vivid collection of memoirs and life stories, told in the voices of the people themselves.

This edition centers on Vidocq and other remarkable figures, offering a window into crime, punishment, and the social world of the era.

This book blends dramatic personal narratives with historical context. Readers will encounter firsthand glimpses of crime and justice, told with immediacy and color, across a timeline that spans bustling streets, prison walls, and courtrooms.

• Firsthand accounts of daring escapades, investigations, and life on the edge
• Colorful scenes of 19th‑century Paris and its underworld
• Portraits of investigators, thieves, and reformers speaking in their own words
• Reflections on law, order, and the human side of crime

Ideal for fans of true crime history, police chronicles, and immersive biographical storytelling.