A complete history and development of all the extraordinary circumstances and events connected with...
A complete history and development of all the extraordinary circumstances and events connected with the murder of Mr Weare : together with the trial at large ; including the speeches of counsel-examination of evidence-defence, &c. &c. a faithful picture of all the fashionable "Modern Hells" and "Black-legs" of the metropolis, with sketches of the principal individuals who frequent them, whether in the character of "Greeks" or "Pigeons." : an exposition of the frauds practised-the immense sums won and lost, and the calamitous events to which this system of nefarious villany has in many instances led comprising most curious and highly interesting details, furnished from original and authentic sources : with a view to deter the young and unwary novice from this vortex of vice and misery. The whole forming a genuine series of gambling biography.
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Full title
Publisher
London : Jones and co., 1824.
Date
1824.
Call Numbers
343.1/49A1 , 82/44
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Language
English
Formats
Physical Description
Physical content
266, 72, 74 p., [8] leaves of plates (1 folded) : ill., ports. ; 22 cm.
Contents
Appendix : Hunt's first confession -- History of the gaming houses and gamesters of the metropolis.
Publication information
Publisher
London : Jones and co., 1824.
Place of Publication
England
Date Published
1824.
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Alternative Titles
Full title
A complete history and development of all the extraordinary circumstances and events connected with the murder of Mr Weare : together with the trial at large ; including the speeches of counsel-examination of evidence-defence, &c. &c. a faithful picture of all the fashionable "Modern Hells" and "Black-legs" of the metropolis, with sketches of the p...
Notes
General note
A rare ed. when plates are included.
Other copies of this ed. may not have plates. If plates are included, then a folded plate may not be included.
Dixson Library copy at 82/44: bookplate of C.A.O. Fox.
Dixson Library copy at 82/44: Pagination varies slightly from item described in record (72, 7-266, 2-74 p., [4] leaves of plates)
Citation / References Note
Ferguson, J.A. Bibliography of Australia, 957.
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Call Numbers
343.1/49A1 , 82/44
Record Identifier
74VvWdexzOAg
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MMS ID
991011871589702626
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