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2022-08-15
Public domain in the USA.
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Whitehead, Charles
1804
1862
Whitehead, C. (Charles)
Penguin, Owen
Lives and exploits of the most noted highwaymen, robbers and murderers of all nations
Drawn from the most authentic sources and brought down to the present time
$aUnited States :$bSilas Andrus & Son,$c1847.
Claude Du Vall -- Sawney Beane -- Thomas Wynne -- Thomas Witherington -- James Batson -- Mulled Sack, alias John Cottington -- Capt. James Hind -- The German Princess -- Capt. Dudley -- William Nevison -- The Golden Farmer -- Jonathan Simpson -- William Cady -- Patrick O'Brian -- Thomas Rumbold -- Whitney -- Tim Buckeley -- Tom Jones -- Arthur Chambers -- Stephen Bunce -- Jack Ovet -- Tom Dorbel -- Dick Adams -- William Gettings -- Ned Bonnet -- Will Ogden and Tom Reynolds -- John Price -- Jack Shepherd -- Richard Turpin -- Henry Simms -- James Maclaine -- Eugene Aram -- George Barrington -- James Porter.
Brian Coe and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
"Lives and Exploits of the Most Noted Highwaymen, Robbers, and Murderers of All Nations" is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. This work details the notorious lives of infamous criminals across various nations, illustrating their exploits in robbery and murder. The narratives provide insights into the psychological and social contexts of these figures, capturing their dangerous activities and eventual downfalls. The opening portion of the book introduces readers to individual notorious criminals, beginning with Claude Du Vall, a French highwayman who achieved fame in England. His story recounts his rise from humble beginnings to notoriety, showcasing both his charm and cunning as he navigated encounters with victims and law enforcement. Other figures, like Sawney Beane and Thomas Wynne, are outlined, presenting their shocking actions and the brutal realities of their lives. The text promises a gripping exploration of morality and depravity, setting the stage for a vivid examination of historical crime and its consequences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc2.ark:/13960/t9w09164s&view=1up&seq=14
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Reading ease score: 59.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Criminals -- Great Britain
Murderers -- Great Britain
Brigands and robbers -- Great Britain
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Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
Category: Biographies
Category: History - Other
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