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American Sherlock: Murder, Forensics, And The Birth Of American Csi
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A Gripping Historical True Crime Narrative That Reads Like The Best Of Conan Doyle Himself (Karen Abbott, Author Of The Ghosts Of Eden Park), American Sherlock Recounts The Riveting True Story Of The Birth Of Modern Criminal Investigation.Berkeley, California, 1933. In A Lab Filled With Curiositiesbeakers, Microscopes, Bunsen Burners, And Hundreds Upon Hundreds Of Bookssat An Investigator Who Would Go On To Crack At Least Two Thousand Cases In His Fortyyear Career. Known As The American Sherlock Holmes, Edward Oscar Heinrich Was One Of America'S Greatestand Firstforensic Scientists, With An Uncanny Knack For Finding Clues, Establishing Evidence, And Deducing Answers With A Skill That Seemed Almost Supernatural.Heinrich Was One Of The Nation'S First Expert Witnesses, Working In A Time When The Turmoil Of Prohibition Led To Sensationalized Crime Reporting And Only A Small, Systematic Study Of Evidence. However With His Brilliance, And Commanding Presence In Both The Courtroom And At Crime Scenes, Heinrich Spearheaded The Invention Of A Myriad Of New Forensic Tools That Police Still Use Today, Including Blood Spatter Analysis, Ballistics, Liedetector Tests, And The Use Of Fingerprints As Courtroom Evidence. His Work, Though Not Without Its Serioussome Would Say Fatalflaws, Changed The Course Of American Criminal Investigation.Based On Years Of Research And Thousands Of Neverbeforepublished Primary Source Materials, American Sherlock Captures The Life Of The Man Who Pioneered The Science Our Legal System Now Relies Uponas Well As The Limits Of Those Techniques And The Very Human Experts Who Wield Them.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main subject of American Sherlock? A: American Sherlock is a historical true crime narrative that recounts the life of Edward Oscar Heinrich, a pioneering forensic scientist known as the 'American Sherlock Holmes.' The book explores his contributions to modern criminal investigation and the development of forensic tools.
- Q: Who is the author of American Sherlock? A: The author of American Sherlock is Kate Winkler Dawson, who is known for her engaging narrative style and thorough research.
- Q: When was American Sherlock published? A: American Sherlock was published on February 16, 2021.
- Q: What is the page count of American Sherlock? A: American Sherlock has a total of 336 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: American Sherlock is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: Is American Sherlock based on true events? A: Yes, American Sherlock is based on true events and includes extensive research along with primary source materials about Edward Oscar Heinrich's life and work.
- Q: What themes are explored in American Sherlock? A: The book explores themes of forensic science, criminal investigation, the evolution of evidence collection, and the impact of Heinrich's work on the American legal system.
- Q: Can I expect a gripping narrative from the book? A: Yes, the narrative is described as gripping, with comparisons to the writing style of Arthur Conan Doyle, focusing on suspense and historical detail.
- Q: What is the item condition of American Sherlock? A: American Sherlock is listed as 'New,' ensuring that it is in pristine condition for readers.
- Q: What makes Edward Oscar Heinrich significant in forensic science? A: Heinrich is significant for his role in establishing forensic science as a credible field, developing tools and techniques still used today, such as blood spatter analysis and the use of fingerprints in court.