A Genuine account of the life, robberies, trial and execution, of William Hawke, call'd the Flying Highwayman . Who was executed at Tyburn, July the first, 1774. Containing his birth and education. His numerous robberies both as a footpad, and on the highway, his generosity to persons in distress. His flight to France, with his character of that country and people. His transportation to America, and quick return. His escape out of Tothil-fields, Brdewell. His battle with Captain Cunningham and Mr. Hart. The manner of his apprehension, with his desperate resistance. His behaviour to his friends, and particular regard to his wife, his behaviour under sentence of death in Newgate, &c.

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Printed A.D. MDCCLXXIV. [1774]