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

All titles

• 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
• English rogue. Part 1

People / Organizations

• Richard Head (Author)
• Charles Passenger ("printed for")

Imprint

London: printed for Charles Passinger, at the Seven Stars on London Bridge, 1679.

Publication year

1679

ESTC No.

R9724

Grub Street ID

129776

Description

[6], 2, 32 p. : ill. ; 4°.

Note

Anonymous. By Richard Head

An abridgment of the first part of The English rogue

With woodcut frontis. on A1v.