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624 - The Pinkerton Agency - Part One

The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds

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Exploring Alan Pinkerton's Early Life and Adventures

The chapter delves into the early life of Alan Pinkerton, born in Glasgow, Scotland, his involvement in chartism, and dramatic escape to Canada and Illinois. Humorous anecdotes and tangents add levity to the discussion of his experiences, including surviving a boiler explosion and getting robbed on the journey. Banter also surrounds the history of a family in the Scotch settlement of Dundee, with lighthearted references to their children's unique nicknames.

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