This book provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of early detective work in London. William Russell, a retired police officer, recounts his experiences solving some of the city's most notorious crimes. Along the way, he provides insights into police methods and culture, as well as the social conditions that gave rise to crime in Victorian England. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of crime and law enforcement.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.