This book gives an account of the author's experiences in the in Singapore from arrival there to  becoming Inspector General of Police in the Straits Settlements. The author recounts his  memories of Malaya, aspects of Malayan crime, investigation and internal security, Chinese secret societies in Singapore and the period leading up to the Japanese invasion. . Good Hardback  First Edition 152 pages. 

Weight: 0.5 kg Post free within Malaysia

Published by: Dorothy Crisp and Co, London.  1947

Condition: The dust jacket is frayed and torn around the edges. The cover has a small semicircular mark on the front and back, but is otherwise clean and the gilt titling on the spine is strong. A previous owner's name is written neatly on the inside front cover. The front end paper has a shadow from a dust jacket flap and the rear end paper is heavily tanned. Otherwise the binding is tight, the text clear and there is very mild tanning of the pages.