Guarding The Mails Or The Secret Service Of The Post Office Department (1882)

Guarding The Mails Or The Secret Service Of The Post Office Department is a historical book written by Patrick Henry Woodward and originally published in 1882. The book provides a detailed account of the Secret Service of the Post Office Department, which was responsible for protecting the mails and preventing fraud and theft in the United States Postal Service.The author, Patrick Henry Woodward, was a former special agent of the Secret Service and had firsthand experience in investigating and solving mail fraud cases. In this book, he shares his knowledge and insights into the workings of the Secret Service, including its history, organization, and methods.The book covers a wide range of topics related to the Secret Service, including the detection and prevention of mail fraud, the use of technology in postal security, and the training and recruitment of Secret Service agents. Woodward also provides fascinating anecdotes and case studies of real-life mail fraud cases, offering a glimpse into the challenges and dangers faced by Secret Service agents in their line of work.Overall, Guarding The Mails Or The Secret Service Of The Post Office Department is a valuable historical resource for anyone interested in the history of the United States Postal Service or the development of law enforcement agencies in the United States.Being A Record Of Mail Robberies And Their Detection. Embracing Sketches Of Wonderful Exploits Of Special Agents In The Detection, Pursuit And Capture Of Depredators Upon The Mails, With A Complete Description Of The Many Means And Complicated Contrivances Of The Wily And Unscrupulous To Defraud The Public.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.