The discoveries of John Poulter, alias Baxter; who was apprehended for robbing Dr. Hancock, of Salisbury, on Clarken Down, near Bath; and thereupon discovered a most numerous Gang of Villains, many of which have been already taken. Being A full Account of all the Robberies he has committed, and the surprising Tricks and Frauds he has practised for the Space of five Years last past, in different Parts of England. Written wholly by himself. To which he has added for the Service of the Publick, to make all the Amends in his Power for his past Offences, Directions to secure Houses from being broke open. How to prevent Horses being stolen out of Grounds, Commons, or elsewhere. Useful Cautions to Tradesmen and others who travel the Roads, to prevent their being robbed. And to prevent any unwary Persons from being imposed upon and desrauded, an exact Account of the Manner in which Gamblers and other Sharpers impose upon People at Fairs, &c. The Arts the Horse Dealers make Use of to draw in Pe

People / Organizations

• John Poulter (Author)
• William Owen ("sold by")

Imprint

[Sherborne]: Printed for R. Goadby in Sherborne; and sold by W. Owen at Temple-Bar, and J. Towers at, No. 111, in Fore-Street, London, 1769.

Publication year

1769

ESTC No.

T133526

Grub Street ID

182331

Description

48p. ; 8⁰

Note

In sig D. only the outer forme is printed in duplicate thus pp. 26, 27, 30, 31 do not appear.

Uncontrolled note

Sig D. pp.25, 28, 25, 28, 29, 32, 29, 32