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That which has been, may be: or, the Dutch remonstrance concerning the late proceedings and practices in Holland. Fully proving, That the French, and the Dutch Governors, have been only playing their Old Tricks over again. Drawn up by a Person of Eminency, and printed at the Hague. Translated out of the Low Dutch. Being very necessary for the Perusal of the People in both England and Holland at these present Times.
Person of Eminency.Date: MDCCXLVIII. [1748]- Books
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The life of the famous William Stroud, who was convicted at the last Quarter-Sessions for the city and liberty of Westminster, as a Rogue and a Vagabond; sentenced to six months imprisonment in Bridewell, and to be six Times publickly Whipt. Containing A variety of the most astonishing Frauds and artful Tricks, that perhaps ever were committed; the various Characters he appeared in, and his insinuating Methods of procuring Credit. Together with the substance of the speech Justice Ledlard made when Sentence was past upon him, with Stroud's own speech, and his behaviour on that occasion.
Date: MDCCLII. [1752]- Books
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The comical and tragical history of the lives and adventures of the most noted bayliffs in and about London and Westminster; from Oliver Cromwel's usurpation, to the death of Henry Boyte Marshals Court officer, who was kill'd by a smith with a red-hot iron. Discovering their Stratagems, and Tricks. Wherein the whole Art and Mistery of Bumming is fully expos'd: With a Description of the Minters Cavalcade when they catch a Bayliff within their Liberties, and the Oath they Administer to him at their Treating gratis with Mint Water. And particularly the Life of Jacob Broad of merry Memory. Written b y Captain Alexander Smith.
Smith, Alexander, active 1714-1726.Date: 1723- Books
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The discoveries of John Poulter, alias Baxter; who was apprehended for robbing Dr. Hancock, of Salisbury, on Clarken Down, near Bath; and thereupon discovered a most numerous Gang of Villains, many of which have been already taken. Being A full Account of all the Robberies he has committed, and the surprising Tricks and Frauds he has practised for the Space of five Years last past, in different Parts of England. Written wholly by himself. To which he has added for the Service of the Publick, to make all the Amends in his Power for his past Offences, Directions to secure Houses from being broke open. How to prevent Horses being stolen out of Grounds, Commons, or elsewhere. Useful Cautions to Tradesmen and others who travel the Roads, to prevent their being robbed. And to prevent any unwary Persons from being imposed upon and desrauded, an exact Account of the Manner in which Gamblers and other Sharpers impose upon People at Fairs, &c. The Arts the Horse Dealers make Use of to draw in People to buy or exchange their Horses; and the various other Cheats practised at Fairs, as giving Notes for Goods, pricking at the Belt, exchanging Saddles and Great Coats at Inns, &c. In what Manner Shopkeepers are cheated by Shoplisters; With every other Trick and Species of Villainy made Use of by Rogues and Sharpers, laid open in so plain a Manner, and their Behaviour and Language so sully described, that every one who reads the Book, may certainly know them at any Time, and so be upon their Guard against being cheated by them.
Poulter, John, 1715-1754?.Date: 1769- Books
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The discoveries of John Poulter, alias Baxter; who was apprehended for robbing Dr. Hancock, of Salisbury, on Clarken Down, near Bath; and thereupon discovered a most numerous Gang of Villains, many of which have been already taken. Being, a full Account of all the Robberies he has committed, and the surprizing Tricks and Frauds he has practised for the Space of five Years last past, in different Parts of England. Written wholly by himself. To which he has added for the Service of the Publick, to make all the Amends in his Power for his past Offences, Directions to secure Houses from being broke open. How to prevent Horses from being stolen out of Grounds, Commons, or elsewhere. Useful Cautions to Tradesmen and Others who travel the Roads, to prevent their being robbed. And to prevent any unwary Persons from being imposed upon and defrauded, an exact Account of the Manner in which Gamblers and other Sharpers impose upon People at Fairs, &c. The Arts the Horse Dealers make Use of there to draw in People to buy or exchange their Horses; and the various other Cheats practised at Fairs, as giving Notes for Goods, Pricking at the Belt, exchanging Saddles and Great Coats at Inns, &c. In what Manner Shopkeepers are cheated by Shoplifters: With every other Trick and Species of Villainy made use of by Rogues and Sharpers, laid open in so plain a Manner, and their Behaviour and Language so fully described, that every one who reads the Book, may certainly know them at any Time, and so be upon their Guard against being cheated by them.
Poulter, John, 1715-1754?.Date: MDCCLIV. [1754]- Books
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The deceitful Irishman, and artful cheat; being the whole life and remarkable robberies and forgeries, committed by William Smith, who was executed at Tyburn on Wednesday the 3d of October. Shewing how he was bred at the University, and the artful Tricks he made use of to rob and defraud his Master and several Bankers to the amount of Five Hundred Pounds. Escapes on Board the Surprize Man of War, and is promoted to be Captain's Clark, and as a mark of his Gratitude, robs the Ship of above Two Hundred Pounds in money belonging to the poor Seamen, and a large Quantity of Plate. Likewise a Remarkable Piece of Ingratitude to his Friend who cloath'd him and had him cur'd of a bad Distemper, which Kindness being done him, he cheats his Friend of a large Sum of money, and going under Pretence of thanking the Doctor, claps a Pistol to his Head in his own House in order to rob him, is disappointed, and makes out a mournful Tale whereby he gets more money of the Doctor than by robbing him. With many more Rogueries too redious to mention.
Smith, William, -1750.Date: [1750?]- Pictures
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Conjurers' tricks and equipment. Engraving by Andrew Bell.
Reference: 33416i- Pictures
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Conjurers' tricks and equipment. Engraving by Andrew Bell.
Reference: 33413i- Books
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A Full detection and explanation of all the delusive tricks performed by Mr. Breslau, which will, upon the first perusal, enable any person, not only to detect said Breslau in all his tricks, but also to perform them (after a few practical experiments) with the greatest facility.
Date: Printed in the year M,DCC,LXVII. [1767]- Books
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Fortunes tricks in forty-six. An allegorical satire.
Date: MDCCXLVII. [1747]- Books
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Fortune's tricks in forty-six. An allegorical satire.
Date: MDCCXLVII. [1747]- Books
The Bovril book of tricks / with the compliments of Bovril Limited.
Date: [Between 1930 and 1939?]- Pictures
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Conjurers' tricks and equipment. Coloured engraving by J. Lodge.
Reference: 33422i- Pictures
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Conjurers' tricks and equipment. Coloured engraving by J. Lodge.
Reference: 33419i- Books
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The Comical and merry tricks, of Leper the taylor. In two parts.
Date: 1785- Ephemera
Nasty card tricks of the call girls / by Paul Bracchi, chief reporter.
Bracchi, PaulDate: 1992- Books
Tumbling tricks for exercise and entertainment / by the editor of "Health & Strength."
Date: [between 1920 and 1929?]- Books
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The merry companion: or, delights for the ingenious. In two parts. I. Teaching how to shew 177 merry tricks; ... II. Containing, a collection of merry jests; ... By Richard Neve.
Neve, Richard.Date: [1716]- Books
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Fun upon fun: or, the comical merry tricks of Leper the Taylor. Part II.
Date: MDCCLXXXVI. [1786]- Books
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[Fun upon fun:] or, The comical merry tricks of Leper the taylor. Part II.
Date: Printed in the year, MDCCLXXXIX. [1789]- Books
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Fun upon fun: or, the comical merry tricks of Leper the Taylor. Part I.
Date: MDCCLXXXVI. [1786]- Books
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[Fun upon fun:] or, The comical merry tricks of Leper the taylor. Part I.
Date: Printed in the year, MDCCLXXXIX. [1789]- Books
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Hocus pocus or, a new book of legerdemain; containing a choice collection of rare tricks; by which any person of the meanest capacity may perform the whole art without a teacher, ...
Date: [1765?]- Books
The physician-writer's book : tricks of the trade of medical writing / Richard M. Hewitt.
Hewitt, Richard M. (Richard Miner), 1892-Date: 1957- Books
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The whole art of legerdemain: or hocus pocus in perfection. ... To which are added, several tricks of cups and balls, &c. as performed by the little man without hands or feet. The wonderful art of fire eating.
Date: [1750?]