A genuine narrative of all the street robberies committed since October last: by James Dalton, and his accomplices, who are now in Newgate, to be try'd next Sessions, and against whom, Dalton (call'd their Captain) is admitted an Evidence. Shewing I. The Manner of their snatching off Womens Pockets; with Directions for the Sex in general how to wear them, so that they cannot be taken by any Robber whatsoever. II. The Method they took to rob the Coaches, and the many diverting Scenes they met with while they follow'd those dangerous Enterprizes. III. Some merry Stories of Dalton's biting the Women of the Town, his detecting and exposing the Mollies, and a Song which is sung at the Molly-Clubs: With other very pleasant and remarkable Adventures. To which is added a key to the canting language, occasionally made Use of in this Narrative. Taken from the mouth of James Dalton
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Main Author: Dalton, James street-robber (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: London printed, and sold by J. Roberts, at the Oxford Arms in Warwick-Lane [1728]
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Item Description:English Short Title Catalog, T144423
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