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A particular and authentic narrative of the life, examination, tortures and execution of Robert Francis Damien, who attempted to kill Lewis XV. King of France, by stabbing him in the right side, as he was stepping into his coach, January the 5th, 1757. Interspersed with Some occasional Reflections on the dreadful Effects of Enthusiasm and Superstition. As published by Authority in Paris. Translated from the French by Thomas Jones, Esq.
- Format:
- Book
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Criminals--France--Biography.
- Criminals.
- Damiens, Robert Francois, 1715-1757.
- Damiens, Robert Francois.
- Damiens, Robert François, 1715-1757.
- Damiens, Robert François.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource ([4],44p. )
- Place of Publication:
- [London] : A Paris. Chez T. Le Grand, vis-a-vis La Bourse. London: reprinted for J. Reason, opposite Serjeant's Inn, Fleetstreet, M.DCC.LVII. [1757]
- Notes:
- Letter signed: J. W.
- With a half-title.
- The surname should have been rendered as Damiens.
- Reproduction of original from British Library.
- Cited in:
- English Short Title Catalog, T95979.
- OCLC:
- 642757992
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