Edmund Lester Pearson è stato un bibliotecario e autore americano celebrato per i suoi contributi al genere "true crime". La sua scrittura approfondisce gli aspetti più oscuri della natura umana e i misteri sociali, dissezionando meticolosamente casi criminali reali. Pearson ha offerto ai lettori uno sguardo penetrante sulla psicologia sia dei perpetratori che delle vittime attraverso il suo approccio dettagliato e analitico. Il suo lavoro nel genere "true crime" è considerato influente e continua a ispirare autori contemporanei che esplorano argomenti simili.
Pearson's groundbreaking study of the art and science of secret writing remains a classic of the genre. Drawing on a wide range of historical and literary sources, he provides a compelling overview of the many different methods of code and cipher creation and decoding, from ancient times to the present day. With its engaging prose and fascinating insights, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in cryptography or espionage.
A Selection Of Articles From The Boston Evening Transcript And Other Sources (1910)
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