Publisher's Synopsis
Memoirs of Vidocq: Principal Agent of the French Police is a book written by Eugene Francois Vidocq and published in 1853. The book is a first-person account of Vidocq's life as a criminal turned police officer in France during the early 19th century. Vidocq's memoirs are divided into three parts. The first part describes his early life as a criminal, including his time as a thief, forger, and escape artist. The second part details his work as a police officer, including his role in the formation of the S�����ret����� Nationale, the first modern police force in France. The third part of the book focuses on Vidocq's later years, including his retirement from the police force and his work as a private detective. Throughout the book, Vidocq provides insight into the criminal underworld of his time, as well as the methods and techniques used by police officers to catch criminals. Memoirs of Vidocq is considered a classic of true crime literature and has been praised for its vivid descriptions of 19th-century France and its engaging storytelling. The book has also been adapted into numerous films and television shows, cementing Vidocq's legacy as one of the most fascinating figures in French law enforcement history.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.
