How to be a detective by James Brady
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"How to be a Detective" by Old King Brady is a practical guide to the art of detective work, written in the early 20th century. This informative text provides insights into the qualities necessary for becoming a successful detective, employing engaging anecdotes from the author's experiences and those of his students. The work blends practical advice with entertaining tales from the detective world, making it suitable for aspiring detectives and curious readers
alike. The opening of the book features an introduction by Old King Brady, who addresses the numerous young boys interested in learning how to become detectives. He shares his motivation for writing the book and emphasizes the importance of natural qualities and skills over mere instructions. Following the introduction, the first chapter presents a letter from one of his successful pupils, Mr. Samuel Kean, recounting the challenges and lessons he learned in his first case as a detective involving theft, deception, and teamwork. This narrative sets the stage for practical advice intertwined with real-life adventures in the field of detective work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Brady, James |
|---|---|
| Title | How to be a detective |
| Credits |
Produced by Craig Kirkwood, Demian Katz and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (Images courtesy of the Digital Library@Villanova University (digital.library.villanova.edu/)) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare |
| Subject | Detectives |
| Subject | Criminal investigation |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 50902 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-50902-0 |
| Release Date | Jan 11, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 450 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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