TY  - BOOK
AU  - Harper,Charles G.
AU  - Hardy,Paul
TI  - Half-hours with the Highwaymen - Vol 2: Picturesque Biographies and Traditions of the "Knights of the Road"
AV  - HV 
PY  - 2016///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Great Britain -- Social life and customs
KW  - Crime -- Great Britain
KW  - Roads -- Great Britain
KW  - Criminals -- Great Britain
KW  - Brigands and robbers
N1  - Release date is 2016-10-11; Produced by deaurider, Christian Boissonnas and the Online
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N2  - "Half-hours with the Highwaymen - Vol 2" by Charles G. Harper is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores the lives and exploits of notorious highwaymen from the past, presenting them as complex characters who often navigated the lines between heroism and criminality. The text delves into the legends surrounding figures like John Nevison, providing insights into their adventures on the roads of England.  The opening of the volume introduces John Nevison, famously dubbed "Swift Nicks," who challenges the traditional narratives that often overshadow his accomplishments with the tales of Dick Turpin. As the narrative unfolds, it recounts Nevison’s daring exploits, including a remarkable ride from Gad's Hill to York undertaken to establish an alibi after a robbery. His character is portrayed as charismatic yet morally ambiguous, navigating the complexities of being a highwayman with moments of unexpected honor, such as returning stolen money to victims. Thus, the beginning sets a tone that invites readers to reconsider the legends of highwaymen within a broader cultural and historical context. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53112
ER  -