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100 1 _aGreene, Robert,
_d1558?-1592
245 1 4 _aThe Third and Last Part of Conny-Catching. (1592) :
_bWith the new deuised knauish arte of Foole-taking
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-12-25
508 _aProduced by Alexx Kay, Greg Lindahl and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"The Third and Last Part of Conny-Catching" by Robert Greene is a cautionary publication from the late 16th century, likely during the Elizabethan era. This book serves as an exposition on the criminal underbelly of London, detailing the various cunning tricks and deceptive practices employed by a group known as the "Conny-catchers." The work is a blend of a societal critique and a manual on how these rogues deceive the unwary, emphasizing the need for vigilance among citizens to protect themselves from being cheated. The narrative is structured around a series of anecdotes illustrating the stratagems used by these Conny-catchers to exploit trusting individuals. Through various tales, Greene reveals how the deceivers operate, using charm and cunning disguises to gain the confidence of their victims. The stories showcase a range of characters, including dishonest gentlemen and naive citizens, each falling into traps that lead to theft or deception. By illuminating the tactics of these rogues, the book not only entertains but also serves as a dire warning, urging readers to be cautious and learning from the mistakes of others. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCrime -- England -- London -- Early works to 1800
653 _aLondon (England) -- Social life and customs -- Early works to 1800
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14462
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