Thieves of Book Row
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Author Description
In Thieves Of Book Row, Travis Mcdade Tells The Gripping Tale Of The Worst Book-theft Ring In American History, And The Intrepid Detective Who Brought It Down. Both A Fast-paced, True-life Thriller, Thieves Of Book Row Provides A Fascinating Look At The History Of Crime And Literary Culture.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
How did a prolific book-theft ring operate in the heart of New York City, and what investigative methods were required to dismantle it? Travis McDade, a curator of law collections and expert in rare book history, examines the rise and fall of a sophisticated criminal enterprise that targeted the literary treasures of the early 20th century. By synthesizing archival records and historical accounts, the author reconstructs the cat-and-mouse game between the thieves and the law enforcement officials tasked with protecting the sanctity of the book trade.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A detailed account of the New York City book-theft ring operating in the early 20th century.
- An analysis of the investigative techniques used by detectives to track stolen rare volumes.
- Primary source documentation regarding the black market for antiquarian books.
- Contextual history of the American rare book trade and its vulnerabilities to organized crime.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and readers alike note the meticulous research McDade brings to this niche historical subject. The text is frequently cited for its ability to balance the technical aspects of book provenance with the narrative tension of a true crime investigation.
Page Count:
229
Publication Date:
2013-01-01
ISBN-10:
0199922675
ISBN-13:
9780199922673
History
True Crime
Non-Fiction
Literary History
