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[Barker, Benjamin, 1720-1750] Trials, litigation, etc.

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    The life of Benjamin Barker, a notorious highwayman, from his youth to his death; who was executed at Chelmsford on Friday the 18th of May, 1750, for robbing Mr. John Blower, of Bocking, in the Bury Coach. Containing a full account of his wicked behaviour from his infancy, with the many intrigues during his apprenticeship with lewd women, &c. Together with the many robberies he and his gang committed in divers parts of England. Also an account of his trial, behaviour in Gaol after sentence, and dying words at the place of execution

    | Date: 1750

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