Mysteries and Refinements of Modern Roguery

Description:

A book of practical advice against thieves and tricksters plaguing the streets of London. This Octavo is an overview of techniques to thwart off crime, and a study of the personas of criminals in London, England. The manual concludes with a description of various schemes and scams as well as a section on reading and writing ciphers.

subjects: crime,  octavo,  detective,  criminal,  case study,  psychology,  rare,  pickpocket,  investigation,  investigator,  private detective,  private investigator,  crime scene,  traits,  suspect,  victim,  law,  legal,  cipher,  strangers,  scams,  schemes

Places: London,  England,  Britain,  United Kingdom,  UK

Times: 1886