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A band of brigands robbing and killing men in a wild terrain. Etching by D.A. Fossati, 1743, after M. Ricci.
Ricci, Marco, 1676-1729.Date: [1743]Reference: 42812i- Pictures
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People in a forest being attacked by robbers with guns and swords. Etching by J.B.C. Chatelain after Marco Ricci.
Ricci, Marco, 1676-1729.Date: 1700-1799Reference: 29611i- Books
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An enquiry into the causes of the late increase of robbers, &c. With some proposals for remedying this growing evil. In which the present reigning vices are impartially exposed; and the laws that relate to the provision for the poor, and to the punishment of felons are largely and freely examined. By Henry Fielding, Esq; barrister at law, and one of His Majesty's justices of the peace for the county of Middlesex, and for the city and liberty of Westminster.
Fielding, Henry, 1707-1754.Date: M.DCC.LI. [1751]- Books
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An enquiry into the causes of the late increase of robbers, &c. With some proposals for remedying this growing evil. In which the present reigning vices are impartially exposed; and the laws that relate to the provision for the poor, and to the punishment of felons are largely and freely examined. By Henry Fielding, Esq; barrister at law, and one of His Majesty's justices of the peace for the county of Middlesex, and for the city and liberty of Westminster.
Fielding, Henry, 1707-1754.Date: MDCCLI. [1751]- Books
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Memoirs of the life and remarkable exploits of the noted Dennis Neale, alias John Clark, otherwise called the second Turpin; who was executed at Tyburn, on Monday the 4th of February, 1754, for robbing on the highway. ... The whole written by himself, while under sentence of death in Newgate.
O'Neale, Dennis, 1728-1754.Date: 1754- Books
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Memoirs of the life and remarkable exploits of the noted Dennis Neale, alias John Clark, otherwise called the second Turpin; who was executed at Tyburn, on Monday the 4th of February, 1754, for robbing on the highway. ... The whole written by himself, while under sentence of death in Newgate.
O'Neale, Dennis, 1728-1754.Date: 1754- Pictures
Banditti in Italy: a brigand sleeps, a woman watches him, and another man stands guard. Mezzotint after C.L. Eastake.
Eastlake, Charles Lock, Sir, 1793-1865.Date: [between 1820 and 1829?]Reference: 3162305i- Books
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Memoirs of the life and remarkable exploits of the noted Dennis Neale, alias John Clark, otherwise called the second Turpin; who was executed at Tyburn, on Monday the 4th of February, 1754, for robbing on the highway. Containing, A full Account of all his extraordinary Adventures, and most daring Robberies, during a Course of Years, from his first Arrival in this Kingdom; together with those of the famous ... &c &c. &c. Including particularly, the Manner of Neale's committing that audacious Robbery on his Excellency Prince Czernichew, the Russian Ambassador, on Finchley Common. The whole written by himself, while under sentence of death in Newgate.
O'Neale, Dennis, 1728-1754.Date: M.DCC.LIV. [1754]- Books
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Anecdotes of John Lloyd, a pretended clergyman, who was committed to prison on Friday, September 6th, 1782, charged with several highway robberies. To which is added, the remarkable sermon he preached at Gravesend the Sunday before his commitment.
Date: M,DCC,LXXXII. [1782]- Pictures
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A brigand on his cart to execution confesses to the priest. Mezzotint by H. Dawe after H. Vernet, 1833.
Vernet, Horace, 1789-1863.Date: 12 September 1833Reference: 43312i- Pictures
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A brigand chief holding a firearm. Mezzotint by D. Lucas, 1828, after W. Bagg.
Bagg, William.Date: Jan.y 1st 1828Reference: 672241i- Pictures
Three brigands on a mountain pass preparing their crossbows for an attack. Mezzotint by E. Burton after James Drummond.
Drummond, James, 1816-1877.Date: 1849Reference: 2846185i- Books
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A general history of the lives and adventures of the most famous highwaymen, murderers, street-robbers, &c. To which is added, a genuine account of the voyages and plunders of the most notorious pyrates. Interspersed with several diverting Tales, and pleasant Songs. And Adorned with the Heads of the most Remarkable Villains, Curiously Engraven on Copper. By Capt. Charles Johnson.
Johnson, Charles, active 1724-1736.Date: M.DCC.XXXIV. [1734]- Pictures
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A robber holding a cudgel is leaning against a wall waiting to attack and rob a man who is walking along a path under a full moon. Colour lithograph.
Date: 1800-1899Reference: 29613iPart of: Preston's illustrations of popular songs- Pictures
Heads of three bandits: one holds a sword with an engraved hilt and blade. Etching by J. Haynes, 1780, after J.H. Mortimer.
Mortimer, John Hamilton, 1740-1779.Date: Feb.y 1 1780Reference: 3063640i- Books
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A general history of the lives and adventures of the most famous highwaymen, murderers, pirates, street-robbers, and thief-takers. Particularly the four last most noted villains, viz. Macdaniel, Salmon, Eagan and Berry. As also of that notorious Accomplice of theirs, Mary Jones and Others. Shewing The diabolical Arts by them practised, to get innocent Persons convicted for Robberies, and to share amongst themselves the Rewards paid for such Convictious. The Whole Interspersed with several diverting Tales, embellished with the Heads of the most remarkable Villians, neatly Engraved. By Capt. Mackdonald.
Mackdonald, Capt.Date: M.DCCLVIII. [1758]- Books
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Animadversions on the street robberies in Dublin; Together with a proposal of a scheme to prevent them for the future. In a letter to a member of Parliament.
Date: MDCCLXV. [1765]- Books
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Narrative of the life of James Allen, alias George Walton, alias Jonas Pierce, alias James H. York, alias Burley Grove, the highwayman : being his death-bed confession, to the warden of the Massachusetts state prison.
Allen, James, 1809-1837.Date: 1837- Pictures
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A traveller is attacked by brigands at night in a wild terrain. Mezzotint by W. Giller after D.T. Egerton, 1828.
Egerton, Daniel Thomas, 1797-1842.Date: 10 April 1828Reference: 42881i- Pictures
Banditti in Italy: a brigand leans against a rock by a river, as a woman stands in front of him to protect him from soldiers shooting at them across the river. Mezzotint by W. Say, 1824, after C.L. Eastake.
Eastlake, Charles Lock, Sir, 1793-1865.Date: [1824]Reference: 3162989i- Pictures
Banditti in Italy: a brigand leans against a rock by a river, as a woman stands in front of him to protect him from soldiers shooting at them across the river. Mezzotint by W. Say, 1824, after C.L. Eastake.
Eastlake, Charles Lock, Sir, 1793-1865.Date: March 1st. 1824Reference: 3162983i- Pictures
Banditti in Italy: a brigand leans against a rock by a river, as a woman stands in front of him to protect him from soldiers shooting at them across the river. Mezzotint by W. Say, 1824, after C.L. Eastake.
Eastlake, Charles Lock, Sir, 1793-1865.Date: March 1st. 1824Reference: 3162976i- Books
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A general history of the pyrates, from their first rise and settlement in the island of Providence, to the present time. With the remarkable actions and adventures of the two female pyrates Mary Read and Anne Bonny; contain'd in the following chapters, ... Chap. I. Of Capt. Avery. II. Of Capt. Martel. III. Of Capt. Teach. ... By Captain Charles Johnson.
Johnson, Charles, active 1724-1736.Date: 1724- Books
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A general history of the robberies and murders of the most notorious pyrates, and also their policies, discipline and government, from their first rise and settlement in the island of Providence, in 1717, to the present Year 1724. With the remarkable actions and adventures of the two female pyrates, Mary Read and Anne Bonny. To which is prefix'd an account of the famous Captain Avery and his Companions; with the Manner of his Death in England. The Whole digested into the following Chapters; Chap. I. Of Captain Avery. II. The Rise of Pyrates. III. Of Captain Martel. IV. Of Captain Bonnet. V. Of Captain Thatch. VI. Of Captain Vane. Vii. Of Captain Rackam. Viii. Of Captain England. IX. Of Captain Davis. X. Of Captain Roberts. XI. Of Captain Worley. XII. Of Captain Lowther. XIII. Of Captain Low. XIV. Of Captain Evans. And their several Crews. To which is added. A short Abstract of the Statute and Civil Law, in, Relation to Pyracy. By Captain Charles Johnson.
Johnson, Charles, active 1724-1736.Date: 1724- Pictures
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A man pleads for mercy with his left arm as he is robbed and beaten by three men. Etching.
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