The Autobiography Of A Thief (1903)

The Autobiography Of A Thief is a book written by Hutchins Hapgood and published in 1903. The book is a first-person account of the life of a thief, written as if the thief himself had written it. The book provides a fascinating and in-depth look into the criminal underworld of the early 20th century.The book begins with the thief's childhood and early life, detailing how he was introduced to a life of crime and how he became a skilled thief. The thief then goes on to describe his various criminal exploits, including burglaries, pickpocketing, and other forms of theft.Throughout the book, the thief provides a candid and unapologetic account of his life, describing his motivations and justifying his actions. The book also provides insight into the social and economic conditions that led the thief to a life of crime.Despite the subject matter, The Autobiography Of A Thief is a well-written and engaging book, with vivid descriptions and a compelling narrative. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of crime and criminal justice.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.