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This is the fascinating story of 2 men, Jonathan Wild and Jack Sheppard, who were as infamous in their time as Dick Turpin, and the criminal underworld of early 18th century London which they inhabited. No library descriptions found.
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)364.1620942109033Social sciences Social problems and services; associations Criminology Crimes and Offenses Crimes of property Theft History, geographic treatment, biography Europe England & WalesLC ClassificationRatingAverage:
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Jack Sheppard. Moore has managed to write a consistent story while
giving a huge amount of period background. Easy to read but not fast due to the large amount of information.
Gives a great sence of the era early 1700's, the thieftaker concept
and the state of crime in London society. ( )