02399cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000310011324501250014426400510026930000470032033600260036733700260039333800360041950000310045550800990048652013770058553400450196265300300200785600430203799900170208014065UtSlPG20260610133331.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aDefoe, Daniel,d1661?-173114aThe History of the Remarkable Life of John Sheppard :bContaining a Particular Account of His Many Robberies and Escapes 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-11-16  aE-text prepared by Steven Gibbs and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"The History of the Remarkable Life of John Sheppard" by Daniel Defoe is a historical account written in the early 18th century. This work recounts the life and criminal exploits of John Sheppard, highlighting his numerous robberies, daring escapes from prison, and the chaotic life he led as a notorious felon in London. The book delves into themes of crime, punishment, and morality, presenting Sheppard as both a villain and a figure of fascination for the public.  The narrative follows John Sheppard from his humble beginnings in Stepney through his life as a skilled carpenter whose path diverges into crime due to his entanglements with corrupt associates and the seductive allure of a life of theft. Detailing various robberies, including breaking and entering, highway robberies, and the unnoticed thefts from various individuals, the story illustrates his remarkable ability to escape law enforcement numerous times. He was arrested multiple times but escaped from prison under astonishing circumstances, which captivated the public's imagination. The account reflects on Sheppard's relationship with his accomplices, particularly Elizabeth "Edgworth Bess," along with his eventual capturing, trial, and sentencing, offering a portrait of a man perpetually on the edge of danger and rebellion against societal norms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aSheppard, Jack, 1702-172440uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14065  c55453d55453