The Victorian Policeman: From a Beat 'Bobby' to the Royal Detective

by Don Hale

This is the unique and personal story written by the great grandson of a former Victorian beat 'Bobby' who progressed through the ranks to eventually become the very first Royal Detective. James Wood, a former 'sharp shooter' in Queen Victoria's mighty Army of the Empire, joined Manchester City Police force to become the youngest ever Superintendent in their history - and was also a highly acclaimed 'thief taker, ' something of a bounty-hunter. For...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1494702940
• ISBN13: 9781494702946
• Release Date: December 2013
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 198 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"