On Secret Service

On Secret Service

by William Nelson Taft

This book, "On Secret Service" by William Nelson Taft, presents a collection of true stories based on real cases solved by the U.S. Secret Service. Initially established in 1865, the agency's role expanded significantly after the assassination of President McKinley in 1901. Taft meticulously recounts these authentic incidents, dramatizing them while staying true to the factual details. Readers are given a glimpse into the world of secret investigations, encountering cases ranging from counterfeiting and fraud to protecting government officials and preventing threats to national security.

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