Jim Cummings; Or, The Great Adams Express Robbery

Name: Jim Cummings; Or, The Great Adams Express Robbery
Author: A. Frank Pinkerton

By A. Frank Pinkerton

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A band of criminals prepare and execute a daring Adams Express robbery by forging company letterheads and signatures to place an accomplice on a fast mail train, then attacking the messenger and seizing the shipment. The narrative traces their careful planning, the violent seizure and swift escape, and the relentless pursuit by private detectives that forces the ringleader into flight and desperate measures to hide the stolen proceeds. Scenes alternate between technical trickery, tense confrontations, and the investigative methods used to track and entrap the culprits.

About the Author

A. Frank Pinkerton

A. Frank Pinkerton was an American author known for his contributions to the genre of detective fiction in the late 19th century. He is particularly recognized for his engaging narratives that often revolve around crime and mystery, reflecting the societal concerns of his time. His notable works include "Dyke Darrel the Railroad Detective; Or, The Crime of the Midnight Express," which showcases his skill in crafting suspenseful plots centered on railroad crime. Pinkerton's stories often feature resourceful protagonists and intricate schemes, making them a significant part of the early detective literature landscape.