The Spiritualists And The Detectives

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Published in 1876, this book recounts the stories of several high-profile spiritualist mediums who were accused of fraud, and the efforts of the Pinkerton Detective Agency to investigate them. Allan Pinkerton, the founder of the agency, was a noted detective and an early proponent of modern investigative techniques. This book provides a fascinating glimpse into the early days of criminal investigation in America.