The Saint John Police Story: The Clark Years 1890-1915
by Wallace, Gerald F., Higgins, William, and McGahan, Peter
- Used
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- Very Good Minus
- ISBN 10
- 0920483240
- ISBN 13
- 9780920483244
- Seller
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Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
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About This Item
Fredericton, N.B.: New Ireland Press, 1991 Book. Illus. by B/W Photos, Map, and Drawings. Very Good Minus. Trade Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Original yellow photo card covers. Minor staining to front cover. The first volume in a popular series of books about the Saint John Police Force. It covers the transition of the force from an informal organization to a militaristic organization under the autocratic leadership of Chief W. Walter Clark (spoiler alert - he didn't last!). Lots of strange crimes and bizarre criminals here, including a plot by a former asylum inmate to murder Saint John ministers with gifts of poisoned chocolates! Gerald Wallace was the Saint John Police Chief from 1965-1969, and William Higgins was also a police officer. The third author, Peter McGahan is a professor at University of New Brunswick. Notes and Index. Scarce..
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- Bookseller
- Dave Shoots, Bookseller (CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 014046
- Title
- The Saint John Police Story: The Clark Years 1890-1915
- Author
- Wallace, Gerald F., Higgins, William, and McGahan, Peter
- Illustrator
- B/W Photos, Map, and Drawings
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good Minus
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0920483240
- ISBN 13
- 9780920483244
- Publisher
- New Ireland Press
- Place of Publication
- Fredericton, N.B.
- Date Published
- 1991
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
- Keywords
- Local History. Law Enforcement. New Brunswick.
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About the Seller
Dave Shoots, Bookseller
Biblio member since 2004
Saint John, New Brunswick
About Dave Shoots, Bookseller
We have been booksellers since 2000. We deal in old and rare hardcovers, primarily non-fiction. We have about 10,000 books in four rooms of an 1820's mansion located in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada.
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