The English Rogue - described in the life of Meriton Latroon a witty extravagant being a complete history of the most eminent cheats of both sexes: ... 1535-1727: Classics from the Underworld, 2) - Hardcover

Head, Richard; Kirkman, Francis

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0415286778 ISBN 13: 9780415286770

Publisher: Routledge, 2002

Synopsis

When it first appeared, The English Rogue was declared a forbidden book on account of its gross indecency. Copies were printed secretly and sold furtively at alehouses until 1665 when it was properly licensed. When requested, the author, Richard Head, declined to produce a second volume as it was his belief that the text had been interpreted as autobiographical and his reputation had suffered as a consequence. Francis Kirkman, who had acquired the rights to the work, set about the endeavour himself and wrote the remaining volumes, publishing them in 1671.
This is a reprint of the 1928 reissue containing Head's original book and two of Kirkman's added volumes.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0415286778
• ISBN 13: 9780415286770
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 696