The Autobiography Of A Thief (1903) - Hapgood, Hutchins
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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…mehr

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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.
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Harry Hutchins Hapgood was born on May 21, 1869, in Chicago, Illinois, and passed away on November 19, 1944, in Provincetown, Massachusetts. He was an American journalist, author, and anarchist who played a key role in the anarchist movement. Hapgood attended Harvard University, where he gained a strong intellectual foundation that influenced his later work. He was an active writer and journalist, contributing significantly to the world of political thought. Hapgood had three children: Charles, Beatrix, and Miriam. He was also in a long-term relationship with Neith Boyce, starting in 1899. His father, Charles Hutchins Hapgood, had a considerable impact on his upbringing and education. Throughout his career, Hapgood expressed strong anarchist beliefs, which were evident in his writing and activism. His works continue to be studied for their unique perspective on individual freedom and social change, establishing him as an important figure in both literature and political thought. His life reflects a deep commitment to challenging conventional norms and advocating for radical change.