Half-hours with the Highwaymen - Vol 1 : Picturesque Biographies and Traditions of the "Knights of the Road"

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Harper, Charles G. (Charles George), 1863-1943.

Contributor:

Hardy, Paul, 1862-1942

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Half-Hours with the Highwaymen - Vol 1" by Charles G. Harper is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores the fascinating yet grim world of highwaymen in England, tracing their evolution from romanticized outlaws to the more sordid figures of their decline. Harper aims to unveil the true nature of these "Knights of the Road" by sifting through historical accounts and myths, providing an engaging narrative about their lives and crimes. At the start of the book, the author sets the stage for a detailed examination of highwaymen throughout history, highlighting their depiction in folklore and the romanticized views that have persisted over time. He reflects on the transformation of these figures, noting how they varied from noble outlaws like Robin Hood to common criminals known for their brutality and cowardice. As Harper discusses early accounts, including exaggerated biographies, the reader is introduced to the complex interplay of fact and fiction that characterizes highwayman legends, setting the tone for a thorough exploration of their intriguing yet tragic history in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by deaurider, Christian Boissonnas and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 61.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2016-10-10