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Rogues and vagabonds - England

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    The life and death of the English rogue or, his last legacy to the world. Containing Most of his Notorious Robberies, Cheats and Debaucht Practices. With a full Discovery of a High-Way Rogue; also Directions to all Travellers, how to Know Rogues, and how to Avoid them. And an Infallible Rule how to take them, when Rob'd by them. Directing all Inn-Keepers, Chamberlains and Ostlers, how to Distinguish Rogues from honest Guests. The manner of his being Apprehended and his Behaviour in Prison, which was very Remarkable. To which is added an alphabetical canting dictionary; English before the Canting for the better understanding of Mumpers and Maunders, Priggers and Prancers, Rum Pads and Rumpadders.

    Head, Richard, 1637?-1686?. | Date: [1701?]

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