The Life and Surprising Exploits of Jack Sheppard

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Anonymous

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Other Title:

The Life and Adventures of Jack Sheppard

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Life and Surprising Exploits of Jack Sheppard" by Anonymous is a historical account written in the early 18th century. This book narrates the dramatic life story of Jack Sheppard, an infamous English criminal known for his audacious escapades and remarkable ability to escape from prison, which captivated the public's imagination during his time. The book chronicles Jack Sheppard's descent from a promising carpenter to a notorious thief and fugitive. After a tumultuous relationship with a woman named Edgworth Bess, he succumbs to a life of crime, committing various robberies and engaging in multiple escapes from Newgate Prison, showcasing his cleverness and audacity. Despite his skills in evasion, Jack ultimately faces the consequences of his actions, culminating in his capture and execution at the young age of 23. The narrative provides insight into his relationships, motivations, and the society in which he lived, illustrating the interplay between crime, punishment, and public fascination with outlaw figures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Charlene Taylor, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 66.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2020-06-05