Publisher's Synopsis
The Philadelphia Police: Past And Present is a historical book written by Howard O. Sprogle in 1887. The book provides a detailed account of the history of the Philadelphia Police Department, from its inception in the early 19th century to the time of the book's publication. Sprogle delves into the department's early days, its growth and development, and the challenges it faced over the years. The book also includes biographical sketches of prominent police officers, as well as descriptions of significant events in the department's history. The Philadelphia Police: Past And Present is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of law enforcement in Philadelphia and the United States as a whole.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.
