The Autobiography Of A Thief (1903) - Hutchins Hapgood - Bog

The Autobiography of a Thief is a novel written by Hutchins Hapgood and first published in 1903. The book is a fictional autobiography of a notorious thief named ""A.Y."" who recounts his life of crime and the various schemes he used to steal from unsuspecting victims.The book is divided into several chapters, each detailing a different period of A.Y.'s life. The first chapter describes his childhood and how he first became interested in stealing. As he grows older, A.Y. becomes more skilled at thievery and begins to develop a reputation as one of the best thieves in the city.Throughout the book, A.Y. describes the various techniques he used to steal, including pickpocketing, breaking and entering, and conning his victims. He also discusses the various people he worked with, both as partners in crime and as victims of his schemes.The Autobiography of a Thief is a fascinating look at the criminal underworld of the early 20th century. It provides a unique perspective on the life of a thief, and the book's vivid descriptions of A.Y.'s exploits make it an engaging and entertaining read.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.