In this gripping autobiography, Langdon W. Moore reveals the astonishing truth behind one of the most notorious criminal careers of 19th-century America. Born into modest circumstances, Moore did not follow the path of respectable trades or rural labor. Instead, he chose deception, disguise, and audacity, evolving from a troubled youth into a legendary con man, bank robber, and swindler whose exploits captured the imagination of the public and the frustration of law enforcement across multiple states. With uncommon candor and a remarkable gift for narrative, Moore recounts his evolution from petty schemes to masterful frauds, including counterfeit operations, insurance scams, and daring escapes from some of the most secure jails in the country. His story unfolds across a nation in flux—one of booming cities, unregulated financial institutions, and uneven law enforcement, where opportunity and danger walked hand in hand. Moore's encounters with Pinkerton detectives, double-crossing partners, and wary victims reveal not only the mind of a criminal but the architecture of a society in which crime could thrive. Yet this book is more than a rogues' gallery of cons and crimes—it is also a confession, a cautionary tale, and a journey toward redemption. In his later years, Moore turned away from his past and committed himself to honest living, writing this account to reveal not just what he did, but why he did it—and how others might avoid the same fate. For readers of true crime, American social history, and redemption narratives, Moore's memoir remains a rare and riveting document of life on the wrong side of the law.