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The Blacke Bookes Messenger 1592 & ' Cuthbert Conny-Catcher ' the Defence of Conny-Catching 1592
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Fiction AnthologiesBritish HistoryTrue Crime
ISBN13: 9781025953953
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 114
Weight: 0.75
Height: 0.31 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
In The Blacke Bookes Messenger, the narrative centers on the life and death of Ned Browne, a notorious cutpurse and horse-stealer whose exploits serve as both entertainment and a moral warning. The companion piece, The Defence of Conny-Catching, offers a satirical rebuttal, arguing that the petty thievery of the streets pales in comparison to the legal and social exploitations practiced by more respectable members of society. Together, these works provide invaluable insights into the social history, street slang, and literary culture of the Tudor era. This collection preserves the raw energy and linguistic flair of Renaissance prose, making it an essential resource for scholars of English literature and those interested in the historical origins of true crime writing.
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