THE HISTORY Of the remarkable LIFE of JOHN SHEPPARD, CONTAINING A particular Account of his many ROBBERIES and ESCAPES

This is a biographical take by the English author Daniel Defoe on the life and exploits of a known and notorious English robber, burglar and thief named John Sheppard. In the 18th century, he is known for various acts stealthy robberies and near capture in London. This book recounts his misadventures and anecdotes on his funny yet almost unbelievable escape. Defoe personifies what others believed to be a ghost in the night whose incredible skill at break-in and stealing made him famous.