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Con Men and Cutpurses Lucy Moore

Con Men and Cutpurses By Lucy Moore

Con Men and Cutpurses by Lucy Moore


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Summary

An anthology of 18th-century writings that gives an insight into the dreadful misdeeds of - and the horrible punishments meted out to - an array of rogues and criminals, from murderers and swindlers to prostitutes and pirates. It takes us from the backstreets and brothels to Newgate prison and the gallows at Tyburn.

Con Men and Cutpurses Summary

Con Men and Cutpurses: Scenes from the Hogarthian Underworld by Lucy Moore

An enthralling anthology of 18th-century writings that gives a fascinating insight into the dreadful misdeeds of - and the horrible punishments meeted out to - an array of rogues and criminals, from murderers and swindlers to prostitutes and pirates. Captured in memoirs, letters, ballads and court transcripts are some of the most colourful villains ever to take their last gasp at the hangman's noose, including daring thief Jack Sheppherd, highwayman Dick Turpin and ingenious pickpocket Jenny Diver. Taking us from the backstreets and brothels to Newgate prison and the gallows at Tyburn, this anthology reveals London's murky underworld in all its squalor and exuberance.

About Lucy Moore

Lucy Moore is a freelance historian. She is the author of The Thieves' Opera and a biography of Lord Hervey, Amphibious Thing, both published by Viking.

Additional information

GOR003857941
9780140437607
0140437606
Con Men and Cutpurses: Scenes from the Hogarthian Underworld by Lucy Moore
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Penguin Books Ltd
2004-04-29
336
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