The comical and tragical history of the lives and adventures of the most noted bayliffs in and about London and Westminster; from Oliver Cromwel's usurpation, to the death of Henry Boyte Marshals Court officer, who was kill'd by a smith with a red-hot iron. Discovering their Stratagems, and Tricks. Wherein the whole Art and Mistery of Bumming is fully expos'd: With a Description of the Minters Cavalcade when they catch a Bayliff within their Liberties, and the Oath they Administer to him at their Treating gratis with Mint Water. And particularly the Life of Jacob Broad of merry Memory. Written b y Captain Alexander Smith.

People / Organizations

• Alexander Smith (Author)

Imprint

London: printed for Samuel Briscoe, at the Bell Savage on Ludgate-Hill; and at the Sun against John's Coffee-House in Swithen's Alley, in Cornhil, 1723.

Publication year

1723-1723

ESTC No.

N14766

Grub Street ID

4529

Description

[2],64,55-57,[1]p.,plate ; 8⁰

Note

Text is continuous despite pagination.

Price from imprint: Price One Shilling.