Swindlers and swindling - Early works to 1800

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The life, trial, &c. of William Hawke , the notorious highwayman; containing an account of all the remarkable robberies he committed before and since his Return from Transportation; with the manner in which he was apprehended, and his Behaviour during the Time he was under Sentence of Death. Also an account of Field his companion, who was tried at Kingston in Surry, about Twelve Months ago, and hanged on Kennington-Common. To which is added, an full description of the Impositions and deceptions practiced by swindlers Sharps, Gamblers, &c. in and about London. in and about London.
Hawke, William, -1774Date: Printed in the Year M,DCC,LXXIV. [1774]
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The original English rogue; described in the life of Meriton Latroon, a witty extravagant. In two parts. Comprehending the most eminent cheats practised by both sexes, in all Characters, Occupations, Professions, Trades and Mysterics
Head, Richard, 1637?-1686?.Date: 1786
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The pole-Cat or, Charles Jennings, the renegado school-master, of Parson's Green, detected. In a letter to Thomas S----n, Esq;.
Shebbeare, John, 1709-1788.Date: Printed in the Year 1783