Blog - Archive for February 2012
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Jack Sheppard-the surprising life, crimes and escapes of an 18th century criminal
Posted: Wednesday, 1st February 2012
February 2012
Jack Sheppard-the surprising life, crimes and escapes of an 18th century criminal
Jack Sheppard
Jack Sheppard (4 March 1702 16 November 1724) was an 18th century thief and burglar, popularized in a romantic novel by the author Harrison Ainsworth(4February 1805 to 3January 1882), a contemporary and friend of Charles Dickens.
In his short-lived career spanning just over two years, Jack Sheppards exploits were continuously followed by the public. He was caught, convicted and hanged at Tyburn in 1724.
Criminal novels
Jack Sheppard was first published as a serial in the journal Bentley's Miscellany by Ainsworth from January 1839 until February 1840.
