Villainy unmask'd : cont i ning [sic] I. An ample discovery of the many surprizing tricks, ... now practised by rogues ... II. A detection of the mischiefs arising from the vast numbers of pettifoggers, bailiffs, ... by whose oppression multitudes of our able artists, usefu manufacturers, &c. croud the various goals [sic] ... III. Heads of a law little differing from those ... of the city of London, for putting an effectual stop to the enormous crimes and abuses committed by the above wretches. ... IV. A scheme, proposing work-houses and hospitals, ... By a lover of his country.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lover of his country.

Series:

Making of the Modern World, Part I : The Goldsmiths'-Kress Collection, 1450-1850.

The Making of the Modern World, Part I : The Goldsmiths'-Kress Collection, 1450-1850

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Crime--Great Britain.

Crime.

Criminal law--Great Britain.

Criminal law.

Great Britain--Social conditions.

Great Britain.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (96 pages)

Other Title:

Villainy unmask'd

Place of Publication:

London : printed for W. Owen, 1752.

Contents:

I. An ample discovery of the many surprizing tricks, subtilities, and frauds, now practised by rogues of all denominations

II. A detection of the mischiefs arising from the vast numbers of pettifoggers ...

III. Heads of a law ... for putting an effectual stop to the enormous crimes and abuses committed by the above wretches

IV. A scheme ... for employing and relieving our numberless poor ... .

Notes:

Reproduction of original from Goldsmiths' Library, University of London.

Goldsmiths'-Kress no. 08757.

Cited in:

English Short Title Catalog, T181651.

OCLC:

65345729