Publications of Richard Head

Author

  • Head, Richard. Hic et ubique; or, The humors of Dublin. A comedy acted privately, with general applause. Written by Richard Head, Gent. London: printed by R.D. for the author, 1663. ESTC No. R15208. Grub Street ID 63165.
  • Head, Richard. The English rogue described, in the life of Meriton Latroon, a witty extravagant. Being a compleat history of the most eminent cheats of both sexes. London: printed for Henry Marsh, at the Princes Arms in Chancery-Lane, 1665. ESTC No. R8745. Grub Street ID 128882.
  • Head, Richard. The English rogue described, in the life of Meriton Latroon, a witty extravagant. Comprehending the most eminent cheats of both sexes. London: printed for Francis Kirkman, at the Princes Arms in Chancery-lane, 1666. ESTC No. R35986. Grub Street ID 118333.
  • Head, Richard. The Red-Sea: or the description of a most horrid, bloody, and never yet paralel'd sea-fight between the English & Dutch. With an elegy on that truly valiant and renowned commander, Sir Christopher Minnes, who died in the bed of honour, in defence of his king and countrey. By R.H. London: printed by Peter Lillicrap, and are to be sold at the Princes Arms on Chancery Lane, 1666. ESTC No. R21634. Grub Street ID 91259.
  • Head, Richard. The English rogue described, in the life of Meriton Latroon, a witty extravagant. Comprehending the most eminent cheats of both sexes. London: printed for Fra: Kirkman, at the Princes Arms in Chancery-lane, 1666. ESTC No. R228696. Grub Street ID 101358.
  • Head, Richard. The English rogue described, in the life of Meriton Latroon; a witty extravagant. Being a compleat discovery of the most eminent cheats of both sexes. Licensed, January 5. 1666. Roger L'Estrange. London: printed for Francis Kirkman, 1667. ESTC No. R218004. Grub Street ID 92721.
  • Head, Richard. The English rogue continued, in the life of Meriton Latroon, and other extravangants. Comprehending the most eminent cheats of most trades and professions. The second part. Licensed Feb. 22. 1668. London: printed for Francis Kirkman, and are to be sold by most booksellers, 1668. ESTC No. R226185. Grub Street ID 99294.
  • Head, Richard. The English rogue described, in the life of Meriton Latroon, a witty extravagant. Being a compleat discovery of the most eminent cheats of both sexes. Licensed, January 5. 1666. London: printed for Francis Kirkman, and are to be sold by him and Thomas Dring the younger, at the White-Lyon next Chancery-lane in Fleet street, 1668. ESTC No. R217345. Grub Street ID 92140.
  • Head, Richard. The English rogue described, in the life of Meriton Latroon, a witty extravagant. Being a compleat discovery of the most eminent cheats of both sexes. Licensed, January 5. 1666. London: printed for Francis Kirkman, to be sold by him and Tho. Dring, at the White Lyon next Chancery-lane in Fleet-street, 1669. ESTC No. R177930. Grub Street ID 69863.
  • Head, Richard. The English rogue continued, in the life of Meriton Latroon, and other extravagants. Comprehending the most eminent cheats of most trades and professions. The second part. Licensed Feb. 22. 1668. London: printed for Francis Kirkman, and are to be sold at his shop over against the Custome-House in Thames-street, 1671. ESTC No. R4699. Grub Street ID 125073.
  • Head, Richard. The English rogue: continued in the life of Meriton Latroon, and other extravagants: comprehending the most eminent cheats of both sexes. The third part. With the illustration of pictures to every chapter. London: printed for Fran. Kirkman, and are to be sold at his shop over against the Custom-House, in Thames-street, 1671. ESTC No. R226186. Grub Street ID 99295.
  • Head, Richard. The English rogue: continued in the life of Meriton Latroon, and other extravagants. Comprehending the most eminent cheats of both sexes. The fourth part. With the illustration of pictures to every chapter. London: printed for Francis Kirkman, and are to be sold at his shop over against the Custome-House, in Thames-Street, 1671. ESTC No. R226187. Grub Street ID 99296.
  • Head, Richard. The English rogue described, in the life of Meriton Latroon; a witty extravagant; comprehending the most eminent cheats of both sexes. London: printed for Francis Kirkman next door to the Princes Arms in St. Pauls-Church-yard, 1672. ESTC No. R216594. Grub Street ID 91473.
  • Head, Richard. The canting academy, or, The devils cabinet opened: wherein is shewn the mysterious and villanous practices of that wicked crew, commonly known by the names of hectors, trapanners, gilts, &c. To which is added a compleat canting-dictionary, both of old words, and such as are now most in use. With several new catches and songs, compos'd by the choisest wits of the age. A book very useful and necessary to be read by all sorts of people. London: printed by F. Leach for Mat. Drew, and are to be sold by the booksellers, 1673. ESTC No. R9723. Grub Street ID 129775.
  • Head, Richard. The canting academy; or, Villanies discovered. Wherein is shewn the mysterious and villanous practices of that wicked crew, commonly known by the names of hectors, trapanners, gilts, &c. With several new catches and songs: also a compleat canting-dictionary, both of old words, and such as are now most in use. A book very useful and necessary (to be known but not practis'd) for all people. The second edition.. London: printed by F. Leach for Mat. Drew, and are to be sold by the booksellers, 1674. ESTC No. R225716. Grub Street ID 98843.
  • Head, Richard. The English rogue. The third part continued in the life of Meriton latroon and other extravagants, comprehending the most eminent cheats of both sexes. London: Printed by Anne Johnson for Fran. Kirkman, 1674. ESTC No. R26656. Grub Street ID 109926.
  • Head, Richard. The complaisant companion, or New jests; witty reparties; bulls; rhodomontado's; and pleasant novels. London: printed by H.B. and sold by most book-sellers, 1674. ESTC No. R20756. Grub Street ID 83925.
  • Head, Richard. O-Brazile, or, The inchanted island: being a perfect relation of the late discovery and wonderful dis-inchantment of an island on the north of Ireland : with an account of the riches and commodities thereof. Communicated by a letter from London-derry to a friend in London. London: printed for William Crook, at the Green Dragon without Temple-Barr, 1675. ESTC No. R13897. Grub Street ID 61960.
  • Head, Richard. O-Brazile, or The inchanted island: being a perfect relation of the late discovery and wonderful dis-inchantment of an island on the north of Ireland: with an account of the riches and commodities thereof. Communicated by a letter from London-derry, to a friend in London. London]: In the Savoy, printed by Tho: Newcomb, 1675. ESTC No. R27169. Grub Street ID 110364.
  • Head, Richard. Proteus redivivus: or the art of wheedling, or insinuation, obtain'd by general conversation, and extracted from the several humours, inclinations, and passions of both sexes, respecting their several ages, and suiting each profession or occupation. Collected and methodize by the author of the first part of the English rogue. London: printed by W. D[owning]. and are to be sold at the Sign of the Ship in St. Mary Axe, and by most booksellers, 1675. ESTC No. R13684. Grub Street ID 61764.
  • Head, Richard. O-Brazile, or the inchanted island: being a perfect relation of the late discovery, and wonderful dis-inchantment of an island on the north of Ireland: with an account of the riches and commodities thereof. Communicated by a letter from London-derry, to a friend in London. Edinburgh: [s.n], re-printed in the year, 1675. ESTC No. R223313. Grub Street ID 97126.
  • Head, Richard. The miss display'd, with all her wheedling arts and circumventions. In which historical narration are detected, her selfish contrivances, modest pretences, and subtil stratagems. By the author of the first part of The English rogue. London: printed and are to be sold by the several booksellers, 1675. ESTC No. R10113. Grub Street ID 58511.
  • Head, Richard. Nugæ venales, or, Complaisant companion: being new jests, domestick and forreign, bulls, rhodomontados, pleasant novels and miscellanies. The second edition corrected, with many new additions.. London: printed by W[illiam]. D[owning]. and sold at the Ship in St. Mary Axe, and by most booksellers, 1675. ESTC No. R30764. Grub Street ID 113604.
  • Head, Richard. The life and death of Mother Shipton. Being not only a true account of her strange birth; and most important passages of her life; but also all her prophesies, now newly collected, and historically experienced, from the time of her birth, in the reign of King Henry the Seventh, until this present year 1667 Containing the most important passages of state during the reign of these kings and queens of England following, viz. Henry the Eighth. Edward the Sixth Queen Mary Queen Elizabeth. King James. King Charles the First. King Charles the Second. Strangely preserve amongst other writings belonging to an old monastary in York-shire, and now published for the information of posterity. London: printed for B. Harris, at the Stationers Arms in Sweethings-Ally near the Royal Exchange in Cornhill, 1677. ESTC No. R16009. Grub Street ID 63898.
  • Head, Richard. Proteus redevivus: or The art of wheedling: or insinuation, obtain'd by general conversation, and extracted from the several humours, inclinations, and passions of both sexes, respecting their several ages, and suiting each profession or occupation. Collected and methodize by the author of the first part of the English rogue. London: printed by W[illiam]. D[owning]. and are to be sold by most booksellers, 1679. ESTC No. R19841. Grub Street ID 77403.
  • Head, Richard. The life and death of the English rogue; or, His last legacy to the world. Containing most of his notorious robberies, cheats and debaucht practices. With a full discovery of a high-way rogue; also directions to all travellers, how to know rogues and how to avoid them. And an infallible rule how to take them, when rob'd by them. Directing all inn-keepers, chamberlins, ostlers, how to distinguish rogues from honest guests. The manner of his being apprehended and his behaviour in prison, which was very remarkable. To which is added an alphabetical canting dictionary; English before the canting for the better understanding of mumpers and maunders, priggers and prancers, rum pad, and rumpadders. London: printed for Charles Passinger, at the Seven Stars on London Bridge, 1679. ESTC No. R9724. Grub Street ID 129776.
  • Head, Richard. The English rogue continued in the life of Meriton Latroon, and other extravangants: comprehending the most eminent cheats of most trades and professions. The second part. Licensed Feb. 22. 1668. London: printed for Francis Kirkman, and are to be sold by William Rands in Duck-lane, 1680. ESTC No. R216596. Grub Street ID 91475.
  • Head, Richard. The English rogue: described in the life of Meriton Latroon, a witty extravagant: comprehending the most eminent cheats of both sexes. London: printed for Francis Kirkman, and are to be sold by William Rands in Duck-lane, 1680. ESTC No. R41705. Grub Street ID 123264.
  • Head, Richard. Proteus redivivus: the art of vvheedling or insinuation, in general and particular conversations and trades. Together with the several actions, inclinations and passions of both sexes, and of all their professions and occupations. Discovering their many tricks and designs to self-advancement, though by indirect wayes and methods; fitly suited to these times, to prevent the vertuous from abuses, and to detect the enormities of the vitious. Furnished with many delightful songs in various chapters. Compil'd and publish'd formerly by R.H. but now reprinted with additions in every chapter, to almost one half of the book, by the same author. London: printed for Tho. Passinger, at the Three Bibles on London-Bridge, 1684. ESTC No. R230653. Grub Street ID 102918.
  • Head, Richard. The life and death of Mother Shipton. Being not only a true account of her strange birth, and most important passages of her life, but also all her prophesies: now newly collected, and historically experienced, from the time of her birth, in the reign of King Henry the VII, until this present year 1684. Containing the most important passages of state during the reign of these kings and queens of England following, viz., Henry the VIII. Edward the VI. Queen Mary. Queen Elizabeth. King James. King Charles the I. King Charles the II, whom God preserve. Strangely preserved amongst other writings belonging to an old monastry in York-shire, and now published for the information of posterity. To which are added, some other prophesies yet unfulfil'd. As also Mr. Holwells late predictions concerning the Turk, Pope, and French King. With reflections thereupon. London: printed for Benj. Harris, at the Stationers-Armes and Anchor under the Piazza of the Royal Exchange, 1684. ESTC No. R215663. Grub Street ID 90649.
  • Head, Richard. Proteus redivivus: the art of wheedling or insinuation, in general and particular conversations and trades. Together with the several actions, inclinations and passions of both sexes, and of all their professions and occupations. Discovering their many tricks and designs t self-advancement, though by indirect wayes and methods; fitly suited to these times, to prevent the vertuous from abuses, and to detect the enormities of the vitious. Furnished with many delightful songs in various chapters. Compil'd and publish'd formerly by R.H. but now reprinted with additions in every chapter, to almost one half of the book, by the same author. London: printed for W.D. and are to be sold by most booksellers of London and Westminster, 1684. ESTC No. R216829. Grub Street ID 91692.
  • Head, Richard. Proteus redivivus: the art of wheedling or insinuation, in general and particular conversations and trades. Together with the several actions, inclinations and passions of both sexes, and of all their professions and occupations. Discovering their many tricks and designs t self-advancement, though by indirect wayes and methods; fitly suited to these times, to prevent the vertuous from abuses, and to detect the enormities of the vitious. Furnished with many delightful songs in various chapters. Compil'd and publish'd formerly by R.H. but now reprinted with additions in every chapter, to almost one half of the book, by the same author. London: printed for T.D. and are to be sold by most booksellers of London and Westminster, 1684. ESTC No. R20594. Grub Street ID 82540.
  • Head, Richard. Nugæ venales: or, A complaisant companion: being new jests, domestick and foreign; bulls, rhodomontado's, pleasant novels and miscellanies. The third edition corrected, with many new additions. By Richard Head, author of The English rogue. London: printed for Edward Poole, at the Ship, over against the Royal Exchange in Cornhil, 1686. ESTC No. R39266. Grub Street ID 121172.
  • Head, Richard. The life and death of Mother Shipton. Being not only a true account of her strange birth; the most important passages of her life; but also all her prophesies, now newly collected, and historically explained, from the time of her birth in the reign of King Henry the Seventh, until this present year 1667. Containing the most important passages of state during the reign of these kings and queens of England following, viz., Henry the Eighth. Edward the Sixth. Queen Mary. Queen Elizabeth. King James. King Charles the First. King Charles the Second. Strangely preserved amongst other writings belonging to an old monastry in York-shire, and now published for the information of posterity. Licens'd and entred [sic] according to order. London: printed for W. Harris, and are to be sold by him in Dunnings-Alley, without Bishops-Gate, 1687. ESTC No. R337. Grub Street ID 116283.
  • Head, Richard. The English rogue; or, Witty extravagant: described in the life of Meriton Latroon. Containing, the description of his birth and parentage. His early waggeries and more mature villanies. The hardships and punishments he endured: the many pollicies and stratagems he invented to support himself: and the various discoveries of cheats and rogueries made by him. His many escapes from danger; and the frequent troubles and pressures of mind he lay under for his wicked exploits. His many witty expressions and observations of things and matters. His amorous discourse and entertainment. And in fine, his various fortunes and misfortunes through the whole course of his life. With the eminent cheats and artifices of either sex layed open, as a warning to all persons to shun the mischiefs that attends [sic] an evil course of life, &c. The four parts. To which is added a fifth part, compleating the whole history of his life. London: printed for J. Back at the Black Boy on London-Bridge, near the Draw-bridge, 1688. ESTC No. R30761. Grub Street ID 113601.
  • Head, Richard. The English rogue containing a brief discovery of the most eminent cheats, robberies, and other extravagancies, by him committed, &t. To which is added a canting dictionary [of] words now in use with beggars and gypsies. Read, but take heed that you such attians shun for honesty is best when all is done. Licensed according to order. London]: printed for J. Blare, at the Looking-Glass, on London-Bridge, 1688. ESTC No. R17467. Grub Street ID 67795.
  • Head, Richard. The life and death of Mother Shipton: giving a wonderful account of her strange and monstrous birth, life, actions and death, with the correspondence she had with an evil spirit; the many pranks she play'd; the power she had to convey her self through the air, raise storms and tempests; foretel things to come; with all her prophecies that have come to pass, from the reign of Henry VII. In whose time, she was born near Dropping-Well in Yorkshire, to this present year 1694. Containing the most important passages of state, during the reign of these Kings and Queens of England following, viz. Henry the VIII. Edward the VI. Queen Mary. Queen Elizabeth. King James the I. King Charles the I. King Charles the II. King James the II. King William and Queen Mary. Whom God long preserve. With divers not yet come to pass; foretelling or pointing at the downfal and humbling the greatness of the present French King, with the happiness, prosperity and welfare of these kingdoms, under Their Majesties pros. London: printed for J. Back, at the Black-Boy on the middle of London-Bridge, 1694. ESTC No. R40141. Grub Street ID 121972.
  • Head, Richard. The life and death of Mother Shipton giving a wonderful account of her strange and monstrous birth, life, actions and death : with the correspondence she had with an evil spirit ... : with all her prophesies that have come to pass from the reign of Henry VII ... to this present year 1697 ... : with divers not yet come to pass ... : with the explanation of each prophecy and prediction. London: Printed by W. Onley for J. Back, 1697. ESTC No. R28068. Grub Street ID 111173.
  • Head, Richard. The life and death of the English rogue; or, His last legacy to the world. Containing most of his notorious robberies, cheats and debaucht practices. With a full discovery of a high-way rogue; also directions to all travellers, how to know rogues, and how to avoid them. And an infallible rule how to take them, when rob'd by them. Directing all inn-keepers, chamberlains and ostlers, how to distinguish rogues from honest guests. The manner of his being apprehended and his behaviour in prison, which was very remarkable. To which is added an alphabetical canting dictionary; English before the canting for the better understanding of mumpers and maunders, priggers and prancers, rum pads and rumpadders. London: printed for Eben. Tracy, at the Three Bibles on London-Bridge, [1700?]. ESTC No. R24368. Grub Street ID 108166.
  • Head, Richard. The life and death of the English rogue; or, his last legacy to the world. Containing Most of his Notorious Robberies, Cheats and Debaucht Practices. With a full Discovery of a High-Way Rogue; also Directions to all Travellers, how to Know Rogues, and how to Avoid them. And an Infallible Rule how to take them, when Rob'd by them. Directing all Inn-Keepers, Chamberlains and Ostlers, how to Distinguish Rogues from honest Guests. The manner of his being Apprehended and his Behaviour in Prison, which was very Remarkable. To which is added an alphabetical canting dictionary; English before the Canting for the better understanding of Mumpers and Maunders, Priggers and Prancers, Rum Pads and Rumpadders. London: printed for Eben. Tracy, at the Three Bibles on London-Bridge, [1701?]. ESTC No. T108508. Grub Street ID 161392.
  • Head, Richard. The English rogue; or, Witty extravagant: described in the life of Meriton Latroon. Containing the description of his birth and parentage: his early waggeries, and more mature villanies: the hardships and punishments he endured: the many policies and stratagems he invented to support himself; and the various discoveries of cheats and rogueries made by him: his many escapes from danger; and the frequent troubles and pressures of mind he lay under, for his wicked exploits: his many witty expressions and observations of things and matters: his amorous discourses and entertainment. And, in fine, his various fortunes and misfortunes through the whole course of his life: with the eminent cheats and artifices of either sex laid open, as a warning to all persons to shun the mischiefs that attend an evil course of life, &c. In five parts. The fifth edition, with large additions, farther compleating the whole history of his life.. London: printed for J. Back, at the Black Boy, on the middle of London-Bridge, 1702. ESTC No. N50118. Grub Street ID 34228.
  • Head, Richard. The history of Mother Shipton: containing an account of her strange and unnatural conception, her birth, life, actions and death: ... Together with all the predictions and prophecies that have been made by her, . London: Printed by and for W. Onley; and are to be sold by the booksellers, [1710?]. ESTC No. N66522. Grub Street ID 48243.
  • Head, Richard. The life and death of the English rogue; or, his last legacy to the world. ... To which is added an alphabetical canting dictionary; . London: printed by Tho. Norris, [1711?]. ESTC No. T168261. Grub Street ID 206189.
  • Head, Richard. The life and death of the English rogue; or, His last legacy to the world. Containing most of his notorious roberies, cheats and debaucht practices. With a full discovery of a high-way rogue; also directions to all travellers, how to know rogues, and how to avoid them. And an infallable rule how to take them, when robb'd by them. Directing all Inn-keepers, chamberlains and ostlers, how to distinguish rogues from honest guests. The manner of his being apprehended and his behaviour in prison, which was very remarkable. To which is added an alphabetical canting dictionary; English before the canting for the better understanding of mumpers and manders, priggers and prancers, rum pads and rumpadders. London: Printed by Tho. Norris, at the Sign of the Looking-Glass on London-Bridge, [1715?]. ESTC No. T188638. Grub Street ID 224412.
  • Head, Richard. The original English rogue; described in the life of Meriton Latroon, a witty extravagant. In two parts. Comprehending the most eminent cheats practised by both sexes, in all Characters, Occupations, Professions, Trades and Mysterics. Manchester: printed by John Radford, Market-Street-Lane, 1786. ESTC No. T66914. Grub Street ID 291579.