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_aSpeckman, Charles, _d-1763 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe life, travels, exploits, frauds and robberies of Charles Speckman, alias Brown, who was executed at Tyburn on Wednesday 23d of November, 1763 |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2023 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2023-04-09 | ||
| 508 | _aBob Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) | ||
| 520 | _a"The life, travels, exploits, frauds and robberies of Charles Speckman, alias Brown" is a true crime autobiography written during the early 18th century. The narrative recounts the life and numerous criminal activities of Charles Speckman, detailing his extensive encounters with crime across England, Scotland, Ireland, North America, and the West Indies over the span of fifteen years, culminating in his execution in London in 1763. This book provides a vivid account of a life steeped in thievery and deceit, alongside reflections on the consequences of such a lifestyle. In this gripping memoir, Charles Speckman reveals the intricacies of his criminal career from a young age, detailing his early mistakes, the thefts he committed, and the clever ruses he employed to evade capture. His escapades include robbing tradespeople, hiring horses without the intent to return them, and evading capture despite being pursued by law enforcement. Interspersed with cautionary maxims aimed at the public to prevent falling victim to similar schemes, Speckman's narrative embodies a mix of bravado and remorse, highlighting the fleeting nature of success in a life of crime, ultimately leading him to a bitter reckoning in Newgate prison. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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_pOriginally published: _cUnited Kingdom: J. Fuller, 1763 |
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| 653 | _aCriminals -- England -- Biography | ||
| 653 | _aSpeckman, Charles, -1763 | ||
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