Project Gutenberg 2014-07-28 Public domain in the USA. 187 Manning, Emmerson Wain Manning, Emmerson W. 21019473 Practical Instruction for Detectives: A Complete Course in Secret Service Study Produced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Practical Instruction for Detectives: A Complete Course in Secret Service Study" by Emmerson W. Manning is a guide on the methods and techniques used in detective work, written in the early 20th century. The book aims to instruct aspiring detectives on various aspects of their profession, focusing on practical applications and the development of skills necessary for success in the field. It explores the growing need for trained detectives in a time when crime rates were increasing and discusses the importance of various investigative methods to effectively combat crime. The opening of the book sets the stage by emphasizing the shortage of capable detectives in society and the need for individuals with average intelligence and good common sense to fill this gap. Manning shares his extensive experience working with significant private detective agencies, outlining the necessity of comprehensive training for aspiring detectives. He outlines the diverse types of criminal activities that require detection, stressing that a well-trained detective can successfully unravel complex cases. The preface establishes both the urgency of the topic and the scope of the methods that will be covered in subsequent chapters, which delve into specific techniques, such as shadowing and investigating burglaries. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/46435/46435-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 59.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Detectives HV Text Category: How To ... Category: Law & Criminology 179572 2025-09-18T15:58:12.072894 text/html 155330 2024-10-24T09:27:41 text/html 197572 2025-09-18T15:58:14.895914 application/epub+zip 198248 2025-09-18T15:58:12.626893 application/epub+zip 106353 2025-09-18T15:58:12.344907 application/epub+zip 269964 2025-09-18T15:58:16.899932 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 246306 2025-09-18T15:58:14.610904 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 154623 2022-09-21T06:29:11.737570 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 163850 2025-09-18T15:58:11.838926 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 143804 2024-10-24T09:27:41 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16048 2025-09-18T15:58:17.024912 application/rdf+xml 22671 2025-09-18T15:58:12.416932 image/jpeg 2665 2025-09-18T15:58:12.380901 image/jpeg 181007 2025-09-18T15:58:12.093898 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog