The History of the Remarkable Life of John Sheppard: Containing a Particular Account of His Many Robberies and Escapes

Defoe, Daniel · 1731

His robbing the Shop of Mr. _Bains_ in White-Horse-Yard of 24 Yards of Fustian. Of his breaking and entering the House of the said Mr. _Bains_, and stealing in Goods and Money to the Value of 20 l. Of his robbing the House of Mr. _Charles_ in _May Fair_ of Money, Rings, Plate, &c to the Value of 30 l. Of his robbing the House of Mrs. _Cook_ in _Clare-Market,_ along with his pretended Wife, and his Brother, to the Value of between 50 and 60 l. Of his breaking the Shop of Mr. _Philips_ in _Drury-Lane,_ with the same Persons, and stealing Goods of small Value. Of his entering the House of Mr. _Carter_, a Mathematical Instrument Maker in _Wytch S…

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