Publisher's Synopsis
The Expressman and the Detective is a novel written by Allan Pinkerton and published in 1874. The book revolves around the story of an expressman named Bob Pinkerton who is hired by a wealthy businessman to transport a large sum of money from New York to St. Louis. Along the way, the money is stolen, and Bob is tasked with tracking down the thief and recovering the stolen funds.Bob is aided in his quest by a detective named James McParland, who is known for his expertise in tracking down criminals. Together, they embark on a dangerous journey through the American West, encountering a series of obstacles and challenges along the way.As they pursue the thief, Bob and McParland must navigate treacherous terrain, confront dangerous outlaws, and outwit cunning adversaries. Along the way, they also uncover a larger conspiracy involving corrupt officials and powerful businessmen, which threatens to derail their mission and put their lives at risk.The Expressman and the Detective is a thrilling and suspenseful novel that offers a vivid portrayal of life in the American West during the 19th century. It is a classic of the detective genre and is widely regarded as one of Allan Pinkerton's most accomplished works.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.
