Traced and Tracked; Or, Memoirs of a City Detective by James M'Govan
"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.)
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| Author | M'Govan, James, 1845-1919 |
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| Title | Traced and Tracked; Or, Memoirs of a City Detective |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced 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) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Detective and mystery stories |
| Subject | Edinburgh (Scotland) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 58711 |
| Release Date | Jan 17, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 159 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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