""Criminals of America: Or Tales of the Lives of Thieves, Enabling Everyone to be His Own Detective"" is a non-fiction book written by Philip Farley. The book is a collection of stories about notorious criminals and their lives of crime in America. The author provides detailed accounts of their crimes, including their methods, motives, and the consequences of their actions. The book also includes information on how readers can become their own detectives by learning how to recognize and prevent criminal activity. The stories cover a wide range of criminal activities, including burglary, robbery, fraud, and murder. The book is written in an engaging and informative style that makes it accessible to a wide range of readers, from true crime enthusiasts to those interested in learning more about the criminal justice system. Overall, ""Criminals of America"" is an eye-opening and informative book that sheds light on the lives of some of America's most notorious criminals.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.