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_aHarper, Charles G. _q(Charles George), _d1863-1943 |
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_aHalf-hours with the Highwaymen - Vol 2 : _bPicturesque Biographies and Traditions of the "Knights of the Road" |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2016 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2016-10-11 | ||
| 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 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.) | ||
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| 653 | _aGreat Britain -- Social life and customs | ||
| 653 | _aCrime -- Great Britain | ||
| 653 | _aRoads -- Great Britain | ||
| 653 | _aCriminals -- Great Britain | ||
| 653 | _aBrigands and robbers | ||
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_aHardy, Paul, _d1862-1942 |
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