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100 1 _aHarper, Charles G.
_q(Charles George),
_d1863-1943
245 1 0 _aHalf-hours with the Highwaymen - Vol 1 :
_bPicturesque Biographies and Traditions of the "Knights of the Road"
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-10-10
508 _aProduced by deaurider, Christian Boissonnas and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Half-Hours with the Highwaymen - Vol 1" by Charles G. Harper is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores the fascinating yet grim world of highwaymen in England, tracing their evolution from romanticized outlaws to the more sordid figures of their decline. Harper aims to unveil the true nature of these "Knights of the Road" by sifting through historical accounts and myths, providing an engaging narrative about their lives and crimes. At the start of the book, the author sets the stage for a detailed examination of highwaymen throughout history, highlighting their depiction in folklore and the romanticized views that have persisted over time. He reflects on the transformation of these figures, noting how they varied from noble outlaws like Robin Hood to common criminals known for their brutality and cowardice. As Harper discusses early accounts, including exaggerated biographies, the reader is introduced to the complex interplay of fact and fiction that characterizes highwayman legends, setting the tone for a thorough exploration of their intriguing yet tragic history in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGreat Britain -- Social life and customs
653 _aCrime -- Great Britain
653 _aRoads -- Great Britain
653 _aCriminals -- Great Britain
653 _aBrigands and robbers
700 1 _aHardy, Paul,
_d1862-1942
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53111
999 _c93945
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