Publisher's Synopsis
True Adventures of the Secret Service is a book written by Major C.E. Russell that tells the fascinating story of the Secret Service during the early 20th century. The book is a collection of thrilling true stories that detail the exploits of the Secret Service agents who worked tirelessly to protect the President, the Vice President, and other high-ranking government officials from harm. The book provides an in-depth look at the inner workings of the Secret Service and the challenges that agents faced in their line of work. It covers a wide range of topics, including the assassination of President McKinley, the capture of notorious counterfeiters, and the protection of President Roosevelt during his famous bear hunting trip. The stories in True Adventures of the Secret Service are told in a gripping, fast-paced style that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Secret Service or the early 20th century in general. It provides a unique perspective on a fascinating period in American history and sheds light on the brave men and women who risked their lives to protect their country's leaders.1923. Contents: The Firebugs; The Greatest Secret Service Story Ever Told; The Train-Robbers; The Wine Swindlers; The Algerian Murderers; The Stolen Passports; The Woman Spy of Biarritz; The Women in Room 27; The Cocaine Smugglers; The Underground Railroad; The Murder of Private Hand; and Avenging Old Jean.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.
