The Chieftain : Victorian True Crime Through the Eyes of a Scotland Yard Detective
by
Chris Payne
Book Details
Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
0752456679
ISBN-13
9780752456676
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Imprint
The History Press Ltd
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Sep 1st, 2011
Print length
288 Pages
Weight
480 grams
Dimensions
23.30 x 15.90 x 2.30 cms
Product Classification:
True crimeModern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900Criminal investigation & detection
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George Clarke joined the Metropolitan Police in 1841. One particular fraudster, Harry Benson, was to contribute to the end of Clarke's career and lead to the first major Metropolitan Police corruption trial in 1877.
George Clarke joined the Metropolitan Police in 1841. Though a "slow starter," his career took off when he was transferred to the small team of detectives at Scotland Yard in 1862, where he became known as "The Chieftain". This book paints the most detailed picture yet published of detective work in mid-Victorian Britain, covering "murders most foul," "slums and Society", the emergence of terrorism related to Ireland, and Victorian frauds. One particular fraudster, Harry Benson, was to contribute to the end of Clarke''s career and lead to the first major Metropolitan Police corruption trial in 1877. This fascinating book uses widespread sources of information, including many of Clarke''s own case reports.
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