Chronicles Of Bow Street Police Office V1: With An Account Of The Magistrates, Runners, And Police (1888)

The Chronicles of Bow Street Police Office is a historical book written by Percy Hetherington Fitzgerald and published in 1888. The book provides a detailed account of the Bow Street Police Office, which was the first professional police force in London, England. The author describes the history of the office, its magistrates, runners, and police officers, and their role in maintaining law and order in London during the 18th and 19th centuries. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on specific aspects of the Bow Street Police Office, such as its origins, its methods of crime detection, and its famous cases. The author also provides interesting anecdotes and stories about the personalities involved in the office, including famous magistrates like Sir John Fielding and runners like Jonathan Wild. Overall, the Chronicles of Bow Street Police Office is a fascinating and informative book that provides a unique insight into the history of policing in London.In Two Volumes. And A Selection Of The Most Interesting Cases.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.