Benjamin Thornton: Fly Detective in Indianapolis - Paperback
$19.98
Skip to product information
Benjamin Thornton: Fly Detective in Indianapolis - Paperback
$19.98
by Antwan Sr. Floyd (Illustrator), Patrick R. Pearsey (Author)
Born a slave, 12 year old Ben Thornton ran away and reached the Union army lines. In 1876 he became one of the first African-American police officers in Indianapolis, Indiana. In 1886 he was chosen as the first of his race to serve as a detective in that city's police force. Detective Ben Thornton became nationally famous for his skill in tracking down criminals. This is a true account of his life and the many cases he worked.
Author Biography
Patrick R. Pearsey is a 38-year civilian employee of the Indianapolis Police Department (renamed the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department in 2007). He now serves as the department's archivist. This second edition of his first book contains mug shots of the men and women he arrested, found in the department archives.
Number of Pages: 410
Dimensions: 0.84 x 9 x 6 IN
Publication Date: February 08, 2018
Details
This product is crafted with quality materials to ensure durability and performance. Designed with your convenience in mind, it seamlessly fits into your everyday life.
Shipping & Returns
We strive to process and ship all orders in a timely manner, working diligently to ensure that your items are on their way to you as soon as possible.
We are committed to ensuring a positive shopping experience for all our customers. If for any reason you wish to return an item, we invite you to reach out to our team for assistance, and we will evaluate every return request with care and consideration.
