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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
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A warrior, a Turk and a bravo present a tablet inscribed with a dedication of etchings by John Hamilton Mortimer. Etching by John Hamilton Mortimer, 1778.
Mortimer, John Hamilton, 1740-1779.Date: Dec.r 8th 1778Reference: 2497722i
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Two Italian bandits about to ambush a stagecoach on a mountain pass. Etching by H. Melling, 1854.
Melling, Henry, active 1824-1854.Date: April 10th. 1854Reference: 3162366i
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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
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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
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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
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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]
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Ten weeks with Chinese bandits / by Harvey J. Howard ; with illustrations from sketches and photographs by the author.
Howard, Harvey James, 1880-Date: 1927
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The evolution of a muzzled bear chained to a post into a thug with a watch and garrotte stick; representing Darwin's theories. Wood engraving after C. Bennett, 1863.
Bennett, Charles H. (Charles Henry), 1829-1867.Date: 1863Reference: 12108i
Part of: The origin of species, dedicated by natural selection to Dr. Charles Darwin
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Fourteen male prisoners in Persia sitting on the ground in a group bound together at the neck by chains, with an armed guard. Wood engraving, 1873, after Evelyn H. Ellis.
Ellis, Evelyn H., 1843-1913.Date: [1873]Reference: 37757i
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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
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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]
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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
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An episode in the novel Old London Bridge by G.H. Rodwell: an attack by robbers on a cottage on Putney Heath, London, is resisted with gunfire by two of the occupants, Edward Osborne and The Cripple of the Bridge. Etching by A. Ashley, 1848.
Ashley, Alfred.Date: [1848?]Reference: 43025i
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The sergeant Louis Gillet discovers a woman who had been tied to a tree by brigands and fights with the brigands to free her. Line engraving by J.G. Wille after P.A. Wille.
Wille, Pierre Alexandre, 1748-1821.Date: 1790Reference: 42734i
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A carriage representing "Radicalism" is being ransacked by a group of highwaymen, one of whom is wearing a shirt on which is written "Revolution". Lithograph after W. Morgan, 12 September 1885.
Date: 12 September 1885Reference: 564635i
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Italian bandits robbing a traveller on a mountain pass. Etching by H. Melling, 1854.
Melling, Henry, active 1824-1854.Date: April 10th. 1854Reference: 3162367i
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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
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Immortal Turpin : the authentic history of England's most notorious highwayman / comp. by Arty Ash and written by Julius E. Day.
Day, Julius E. (Julius Edgar), 1884-Date: [1948]
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James McLean, known as 'the gentleman highwayman'. Etching by G. Cruikshank.
Reference: 900i
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The life and adventures of James Freney, commonly called Captain Freney. From the time of his first entering the highway, in Ireland, to the time of his surrender, being a Series of Five Years remarkable Adventures. Written by himself.
Date: MDCCLIV. [1754]
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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
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Bandits armed with guns emerge from mountains and attack a group of people by a ford: two of the victims flee, the other three beg for mercy. Etching by F. Vivares, 1759, after F. Simonini.
Simonini, Francesco, 1686-1753.Date: 1st. Feb.y 1781Reference: 3044043i
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Two bravos threatening fishermen with their halberds. Aquatint by P.P. Burdett, 1771, after J.H. Mortimer.
Mortimer, John Hamilton, 1740-1779.Date: 1771Reference: 42820i
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Bandits armed with guns drink with women outside an Italian country inn; in the foreground are a couple on horseback. Coloured etching by B. Pinelli, 1820.
Pinelli, Bartolomeo, 1781-1835.Date: 1820Reference: 26922i

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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.

A warrior, a Turk and a bravo present a tablet inscribed with a dedication of etchings by John Hamilton Mortimer. Etching by John Hamilton Mortimer, 1778.

Two Italian bandits about to ambush a stagecoach on a mountain pass. Etching by H. Melling, 1854.

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.

Banditti in Italy: a brigand sleeps, a woman watches him, and another man stands guard. Mezzotint after C.L. Eastake.

A band of brigands robbing and killing men in a wild terrain. Etching by D.A. Fossati, 1743, after M. Ricci.

Ten weeks with Chinese bandits / by Harvey J. Howard ; with illustrations from sketches and photographs by the author.

The evolution of a muzzled bear chained to a post into a thug with a watch and garrotte stick; representing Darwin's theories. Wood engraving after C. Bennett, 1863.

Fourteen male prisoners in Persia sitting on the ground in a group bound together at the neck by chains, with an armed guard. Wood engraving, 1873, after Evelyn H. Ellis.

A traveller is attacked by brigands at night in a wild terrain. Mezzotint by W. Giller after D.T. Egerton, 1828.

A brigand chief holding a firearm. Mezzotint by D. Lucas, 1828, after W. Bagg.

An episode in the novel Old London Bridge by G.H. Rodwell: an attack by robbers on a cottage on Putney Heath, London, is resisted with gunfire by two of the occupants, Edward Osborne and The Cripple of the Bridge. Etching by A. Ashley, 1848.

The sergeant Louis Gillet discovers a woman who had been tied to a tree by brigands and fights with the brigands to free her. Line engraving by J.G. Wille after P.A. Wille.

A carriage representing "Radicalism" is being ransacked by a group of highwaymen, one of whom is wearing a shirt on which is written "Revolution". Lithograph after W. Morgan, 12 September 1885.

Italian bandits robbing a traveller on a mountain pass. Etching by H. Melling, 1854.

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.

Immortal Turpin : the authentic history of England's most notorious highwayman / comp. by Arty Ash and written by Julius E. Day.

James McLean, known as 'the gentleman highwayman'. Etching by G. Cruikshank.

The life and adventures of James Freney, commonly called Captain Freney. From the time of his first entering the highway, in Ireland, to the time of his surrender, being a Series of Five Years remarkable Adventures. Written by himself.

A brigand on his cart to execution confesses to the priest. Mezzotint by H. Dawe after H. Vernet, 1833.

Bandits armed with guns emerge from mountains and attack a group of people by a ford: two of the victims flee, the other three beg for mercy. Etching by F. Vivares, 1759, after F. Simonini.

Two bravos threatening fishermen with their halberds. Aquatint by P.P. Burdett, 1771, after J.H. Mortimer.

Bandits armed with guns drink with women outside an Italian country inn; in the foreground are a couple on horseback. Coloured etching by B. Pinelli, 1820.

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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.

A warrior, a Turk and a bravo present a tablet inscribed with a dedication of etchings by John Hamilton Mortimer. Etching by John Hamilton Mortimer, 1778.

Two Italian bandits about to ambush a stagecoach on a mountain pass. Etching by H. Melling, 1854.

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.

Banditti in Italy: a brigand sleeps, a woman watches him, and another man stands guard. Mezzotint after C.L. Eastake.

A band of brigands robbing and killing men in a wild terrain. Etching by D.A. Fossati, 1743, after M. Ricci.

Ten weeks with Chinese bandits / by Harvey J. Howard ; with illustrations from sketches and photographs by the author.

The evolution of a muzzled bear chained to a post into a thug with a watch and garrotte stick; representing Darwin's theories. Wood engraving after C. Bennett, 1863.

Fourteen male prisoners in Persia sitting on the ground in a group bound together at the neck by chains, with an armed guard. Wood engraving, 1873, after Evelyn H. Ellis.

A traveller is attacked by brigands at night in a wild terrain. Mezzotint by W. Giller after D.T. Egerton, 1828.

A brigand chief holding a firearm. Mezzotint by D. Lucas, 1828, after W. Bagg.

An episode in the novel Old London Bridge by G.H. Rodwell: an attack by robbers on a cottage on Putney Heath, London, is resisted with gunfire by two of the occupants, Edward Osborne and The Cripple of the Bridge. Etching by A. Ashley, 1848.

The sergeant Louis Gillet discovers a woman who had been tied to a tree by brigands and fights with the brigands to free her. Line engraving by J.G. Wille after P.A. Wille.

A carriage representing "Radicalism" is being ransacked by a group of highwaymen, one of whom is wearing a shirt on which is written "Revolution". Lithograph after W. Morgan, 12 September 1885.

Italian bandits robbing a traveller on a mountain pass. Etching by H. Melling, 1854.

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.

Immortal Turpin : the authentic history of England's most notorious highwayman / comp. by Arty Ash and written by Julius E. Day.

James McLean, known as 'the gentleman highwayman'. Etching by G. Cruikshank.

The life and adventures of James Freney, commonly called Captain Freney. From the time of his first entering the highway, in Ireland, to the time of his surrender, being a Series of Five Years remarkable Adventures. Written by himself.

A brigand on his cart to execution confesses to the priest. Mezzotint by H. Dawe after H. Vernet, 1833.

Bandits armed with guns emerge from mountains and attack a group of people by a ford: two of the victims flee, the other three beg for mercy. Etching by F. Vivares, 1759, after F. Simonini.

Two bravos threatening fishermen with their halberds. Aquatint by P.P. Burdett, 1771, after J.H. Mortimer.

Bandits armed with guns drink with women outside an Italian country inn; in the foreground are a couple on horseback. Coloured etching by B. Pinelli, 1820.