Dick Turpin
Sharpe, J. A. • 2004 • Profile Books
- Author
- Sharpe, J. A.
- First published
- 2004
- Publisher
- Profile Books
- Genres
- Biography · History
- Subjects
- Administration of Criminal justice · Biography · Brigands and robbers · Brigands and robbers in literature
- ISBN
- 9781861972989
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Published in 2004 by Profile Books, this biographical work by historian J. A. Sharpe was written to demystify the enduring legend of the English highwayman Dick Turpin. Emerging from a series dedicated to exploring iconic figures in British history, the book sought to strip away the romanticized folklore popularized in the 19th century to reveal the gritty, often brutal reality of 18th-century criminal life.
J. A. Sharpe, a recognized authority on crime and social history, utilized primary archival sources to contrast the popular image of a dashing gentleman thief with the documented history of a petty criminal. The design and narrative approach were intended for a general readership, providing a scholarly yet accessible account that situates Turpin within the harsh legal landscape of his era rather than the adventurous fiction that largely defined his legacy.
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