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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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- Q: How many pages does 'American Sherlock' have? A: This book has three hundred thirty-six pages. It offers a detailed exploration of forensic science and its history.
- Q: What are the dimensions of 'American Sherlock'? A: The book measures five point five one inches in length, zero point seven one inches in width, and eight point two three inches in height.
- Q: What type of binding does 'American Sherlock' have? A: This book is published in paperback binding. It is designed for easy reading and portability.
- Q: Who is the author of 'American Sherlock'? A: The author of this book is Kate Winkler Dawson. She specializes in historical narratives and true crime.
- Q: What genre does 'American Sherlock' belong to? A: The book is categorized as historical true crime. It recounts real events and figures in the field of forensic science.
- Q: Is this book suitable for young readers? A: This book is primarily aimed at adults and older teens. It contains themes related to crime and justice that may not be suitable for younger audiences.
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- Q: Are there any sequels or related books to 'American Sherlock'? A: Currently, there are no direct sequels to 'American Sherlock'. However, there are many other true crime books that readers may enjoy.
- Q: What makes 'American Sherlock' unique? A: This book uniquely combines true crime with forensic science history. It highlights the life of Edward Oscar Heinrich, a pioneer in the field.