Head, Richard 1637?-1686?.
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The life and death of the English rogue; or, His last legacy to the world . Containing most of his notorious roberies, 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 infallable rule how to take them, when robb'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 manders, priggers and prancers, rum pads and rumpadders.
Head, Richard 1637?-1686?.Date: 1715- E-books
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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- E-books
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The history of Mother Shipton Containing an account of her strange and unnatural conception, her birth, life, actions and death: the correspondence she held with the devil, and many strange and wonderful things perform'd by her. Together with all the predictions and prophecies that have been made by her, and since fulfilled, from the reign of King Henry the VII. to the third year of the late deceased Sovereign Lady Queen Ann: with several not yet fulfilled, apparently shewing the downfall of the Late French King, and the happy condition of these kingdoms under Her Late Majesty's successful and prosperous reign.
Head, Richard 1637?-1686?.Date: 1715- E-books
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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