Memoirs of the right villanous John Hall, the late famous and notorious robber, penn'd from his own mouth some time before his death. Containing the exact life and character of a thief in general. As also a lively representation of Newgate, and its inhabitants, with the manners and customs observed there. The nature and means by which they commit their several thefts and robberies, and the distinctions observed in their respective functions. To which is added, the cant generally us'd by those sort of people to conceal their villanies; and rules to avoid being robb'd or cheated by them. Usefully set forth for the good of the publick, at the instance of many honest people.

Date:

1708