Notes of an Itinerant Policeman - Flynt, Josiah
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"Notes of an Itinerant Policeman" offers a rare and compelling glimpse into the world of early American law enforcement. Authored by Josiah Flynt, this volume presents a unique perspective on policing and crime in the United States at the turn of the century. Delve into the experiences of a policeman whose work took him across the country, encountering various facets of society and criminality. This true crime account provides valuable insights into the challenges and realities faced by those tasked with upholding the law. Exploring themes of travel, justice, and the social landscape of the…mehr

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"Notes of an Itinerant Policeman" offers a rare and compelling glimpse into the world of early American law enforcement. Authored by Josiah Flynt, this volume presents a unique perspective on policing and crime in the United States at the turn of the century. Delve into the experiences of a policeman whose work took him across the country, encountering various facets of society and criminality. This true crime account provides valuable insights into the challenges and realities faced by those tasked with upholding the law. Exploring themes of travel, justice, and the social landscape of the era, "Notes of an Itinerant Policeman" is a fascinating read for anyone interested in criminology, police history, and the evolution of law enforcement practices. It's a meticulously prepared print republication of an enduring historical text. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Josiah Flynt Willard was born on January 23, 1869, in Appleton, Wisconsin, to Oliver and Mary Bannister Willard. His father worked as a newspaper editor. Early childhood challenges included frequent running away from home and time spent in reform school following involvement in theft. After escaping, he began an extended period of tramping, which would shape his later writing career. Flynt pursued higher education at the University of Berlin, studying from 1890 to 1895, and traveled widely across Europe, meeting notable figures such as Leo Tolstoy and Henrik Ibsen. Upon returning to the United States, he was invited by a railroad executive to investigate vagrants and private policemen enforcing anti-tramp rules. Drawing on his own experiences as a vagrant, Flynt authored several works exploring the lives of marginalized and criminal classes, including Tramping with tramps and Notes of an itinerant policeman. Despite his success, he struggled with long-term alcoholism and heavy smoking from a young age. Flynt died at the age of 37 from pneumonia in Chicago on January 20, 1907, and was buried at Rosehill Cemetery.