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.
| ISBN: | 9780140437607 |
| Publication date: | 29th April 2004 |
| Author: | Lucy Moore |
| Publisher: | Penguin Classics an imprint of Penguin Books Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 299 pages |
| Series: | Penguin Classics |
| Genres: |
True crime European history |
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.
Con Men and Cutpurses features in the following genres: True crime, European history
Paperback. £11.69, down from the £12.99 cover price. Print on Demand / Special Order.
Con Men and Cutpurses was written by Lucy Moore and published by Penguin Classics an imprint of Penguin Books Ltd
Con Men and Cutpurses has 299 pages
Yes it is part of Penguin Classics series
£11.69, reduced from £12.99. Print on Demand / Special Order.