Safe Bind Safe Find: The Story of Locks, Bolts and Bars

by Garry Hogg

Garry Hogg, well known as a writer of fiction, makes this story as exciting as a thriller. His book is fully illustrated, and photographs and diagrams help to illuminate this enthralling story. ~ From the dust jacket

126 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1961

About the author

Garry Hogg (1902-1976) was an English author, journalist, reviewer, broadcaster and lecturer.

Reviews

[Fahim · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent

[Roberta · Rating 4 out of 5]

British author goes into excruciating detail on the history of Bramah and Chubb locks. Americans are mentioned. Yale is first acknowledged and then dismissed as a copycat. Hobbes is credited as a great talent only because he met the challenge of picking a Chubb lock.