Mysteries and Refinements of Modern Roguery. By a Private Detective.

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.

Audience
adult
Length
short · 52 pages

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