| Author |
Whibley, Charles, 1859-1930 |
| Title |
A Book of Scoundrels
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 64.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Captain Hind -- Moll Cutpurse and Jonathan Wild -- Ralph Briscoe -- Gilderoy and Sixteen-String Jack -- Thomas Pureney -- Sheppard and Cartouche -- Vaux -- George Barrington -- The Switcher and Gentleman Harry -- Deacon Brodie and Charles Peace -- The Man in the grey suit -- Monsieur l'abbé.
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| Credits |
Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer and David Widger
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| Summary |
"A Book of Scoundrels" by Charles Whibley is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the exploits of notorious figures from England's past, focusing on their daring exploits in thievery and crime, highlighting individuals such as the famed Captain Hind and Moll Cutpurse. Whibley presents these figures not merely as criminals, but as colorful characters who embody a complex perspective on honor, artistry, and society's moral codes. At the start of the book, the introduction sets a tone of admiration for the "scoundrels" who, through their cunning and artistry, disrupted the social order, interweaving their tales with historical context. Whibley reflects on the evolution of theft and crime, emphasizing how society and circumstances shaped the lives and careers of figures like Captain Hind, a master highwayman, and Moll Cutpurse, a notorious female thief. The opening portion showcases Whibley’s rich prose and philosophical musings on the nature of crime and the societal dynamics surrounding these figures, preparing the reader for an engaging exploration of the intersection between vice and virtue in a bygone era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare
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| Subject |
Criminals -- Biography
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
1632 |
| Release Date |
Feb 22, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Feb 8, 2013 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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