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Title:
Half-hours with the Highwaymen - Vol 2
Picturesque Biographies and Traditions of the "Knights of the Road"
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Summary: "Half-hours with the Highwaymen - Vol 2" by Charles G. Harper is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores the lives and exploits of notorious highwaymen from the past, presenting them as complex characters who often navigated the lines between heroism and criminality. The text delves into the legends surrounding figures like John Nevison, providing insights into their adventures on the roads of England. The opening of the volume introduces John Nevison, famously dubbed "Swift Nicks," who challenges the traditional narratives that often overshadow his accomplishments with the tales of Dick Turpin. As the narrative unfolds, it recounts Nevison’s daring exploits, including a remarkable ride from Gad's Hill to York undertaken to establish an alibi after a robbery. His character is portrayed as charismatic yet morally ambiguous, navigating the complexities of being a highwayman with moments of unexpected honor, such as returning stolen money to victims. Thus, the beginning sets a tone that invites readers to reconsider the legends of highwaymen within a broader cultural and historical context. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 62.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Harper, Charles G. (Charles George), 1863-1943
Illustrator: Hardy, Paul, 1862-1942
EBook No.: 53112
Published: Oct 11, 2016
Downloads: 312
Language: English
Subject: Great Britain -- Social life and customs
Subject: Crime -- Great Britain
Subject: Roads -- Great Britain
Subject: Criminals -- Great Britain
Subject: Brigands and robbers
LoCC: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Half-hours with the Highwaymen - Vol 2
Picturesque Biographies and Traditions of the "Knights of the Road"
Credits:
Produced by deaurider, Christian Boissonnas and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Half-hours with the Highwaymen - Vol 2" by Charles G. Harper is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores the lives and exploits of notorious highwaymen from the past, presenting them as complex characters who often navigated the lines between heroism and criminality. The text delves into the legends surrounding figures like John Nevison, providing insights into their adventures on the roads of England. The opening of the volume introduces John Nevison, famously dubbed "Swift Nicks," who challenges the traditional narratives that often overshadow his accomplishments with the tales of Dick Turpin. As the narrative unfolds, it recounts Nevison’s daring exploits, including a remarkable ride from Gad's Hill to York undertaken to establish an alibi after a robbery. His character is portrayed as charismatic yet morally ambiguous, navigating the complexities of being a highwayman with moments of unexpected honor, such as returning stolen money to victims. Thus, the beginning sets a tone that invites readers to reconsider the legends of highwaymen within a broader cultural and historical context. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 62.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Harper, Charles G. (Charles George), 1863-1943
Illustrator: Hardy, Paul, 1862-1942
EBook No.: 53112
Published: Oct 11, 2016
Downloads: 312
Language: English
Subject: Great Britain -- Social life and customs
Subject: Crime -- Great Britain
Subject: Roads -- Great Britain
Subject: Criminals -- Great Britain
Subject: Brigands and robbers
LoCC: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.