Officer 666 (1912)

Officer 666 is a comedic novel written by Barton Wood Currie in 1912. The story follows the misadventures of Officer Peter B. Conklin, a bumbling and inept police officer who is assigned to protect a wealthy businessman's daughter from a potential kidnapping. Along the way, Officer Conklin falls in love with the young woman and must navigate a series of hilarious obstacles in order to keep her safe.As the story unfolds, Officer Conklin's incompetence is on full display as he bungles his way through various situations, including a failed attempt to arrest a suspect and a disastrous encounter with a group of street toughs. Despite his numerous blunders, Officer Conklin manages to win the heart of the young woman he is tasked with protecting and ultimately foils the kidnapping attempt.The novel is filled with witty dialogue and humorous situations, making it a delightful read for fans of comedic literature. It also provides a unique glimpse into the early 20th-century police force and the challenges they faced in protecting the public. Overall, Officer 666 is a charming and entertaining novel that has stood the test of time and remains a classic of early 20th-century literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.