Richard Head

Irish writer, playwright and bookseller

Born	1637?
Died	1686?

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The English rogue: described in the life of Meriton Latroon, a witty extravagant : being a compleat history of the most eminent cheats of both sexes.

by Richard Head
First published in 1665 — 20 editions
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The life and death of Mother Shipton: Being not only a true account of her strange birth, and most important passages of her life, but also all her prophesies: now newly collected, and historically experienced, from the time of her birth, in the reign of King Henry the VII, until this present year 1684. Containing the most important passages of state during the reign of these kings and queens of England following, viz., Henry the VIII. Edward the VI. Queen Mary. Queen Elizabeth. King James. King Charles the I. King Charles the II, whom God preserve. Strangely preserved amongst other writings belonging to an old monastry in York-shire, and now published for the information of posterity. To which are added, some other prophesies yet unfulfil'd. As also Mr. Holwells late predictions concerning the Turk, Pope, and French King. With reflections thereupon

by Richard Head First published in 1677 — 8 editions

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O-Brazile, or, The inchanted island: being a perfect relation of the late discovery and wonderful dis-inchantment of an island on the north of Ireland : with an account of the riches and commodities thereof : communicated by a letter from London-derry to a friend in London

by Richard Head First published in 1675 — 7 editions

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The English rogue: described, in the life of Meriton Latroon, a witty extravagant : being a compleat history of the most eminent cheats of both sexes

by Richard Head First published in 1668 — 7 editions
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Nugæ venales, or, A complaisant companion: being new jests, domestick and forreign, bulls, rhodomontados, pleasant novels and miscellanies

by Richard Head First published in 1686 — 3 editions

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Hic et ubique, or, The humors of Dublin: a comedy, acted privately, with general applause

by Richard Head First published in 1663 — 3 editions

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The Red-Sea, or, The description of a most horrid, bloody, and never yet paralel'd sea-fight between the English & Dutch: with an elegy on that truly valiant and renowned commander, Sir Christopher Minnes, who died in the bed of honour, in defence of his king and countrey

by Richard Head First published in 1666 — 3 editions

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The canting academy, or, The devils cabinet opened: wherein is shewn the mysterious and villanous practices of that wicked crew, commonly known by the names of hectors, trapanners, gilts, &c. : to which is added a compleat canting-dictionary, both of old words, and such as are now most in use : with several new catches and songs, compos'd by the choisest wits of the age ...

by Richard Head First published in 1673 — 2 editions

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original English rogue: described in the life of Meriton Latroon : a witty extravagant : in two parts ...

by Richard Head First published in 1786 — 1 edition

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The life and death of the English rogue: or, his last legacy to the world. ... To which is added an alphabetical canting dictionary; ...

by Richard Head First published in 1701 — 1 edition

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O-Brazile, or the inchanted island: being a perfect relation of the late discovery and wonderful dis-inchantment of an island on the north of Ireland: with an account of the riches and commodities thereof. Communicated by a letter from London-derry, to afriend in London.

by Richard Head First published in 1675 — 1 edition

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Jackson's recantation: or, The life & death of the notorious high-way-man, now hanging in chains at Hampstead : delivered to a friend a little before execution, wherein is truly discovered the whole mystery of that wicked and fatal profession of padding on the road.

by Richard Head First published in 1820 — 1 edition

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The Floating Island

by Richard Head First published in 2004 — 1 edition

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The canting academy, or, The devils cabinet opened: wherein is shewn the mysterious and villanous practices of that wicked crew, commonly known by the names of hectors, trapanners, gilts, &c. : to which is added a compleat canting-dictionary, both of old words, and such as are now most in use : with several new catches and songs, compos'd by the choisest wits of the age ...

by Richard Head First published in 1673 — 1 edition

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Jackson's recantation, or, The life & death of the notorious high-way-man, now hanging in chains at Hampstead: delivered to a friend a little before execution : wherein is truly discovered the whole mystery of that wicked and fatal profession of padding on the road.

by Richard Head First published in 1674 — 1 edition

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Proteus redivivus, the art of wheedling or insinuation, in general and particular conversations and trades: together with the several actions, inclinations and passions of both sexes, and of all their professions and occupations : discovering their many tricks and designs to self-advancement, though by indirect wayes and methods, fitly suited to these times, to prevent the vertuous from abuses, and to detect the enormities of the vitious : furnished with many delightful songs in various chapters

by Richard Head First published in 1684 — 1 edition

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The original English rogue; described in the life of Meriton Latroon, a witty extravagant. In two parts. Comprehending the most eminent cheats practised by both sexes, ...

by Richard Head First published in 1786 — 1 edition

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The life and death of the English rogue, or, His last legacy to the world: containing most of his notorious robberies, cheats and debaucht practices : with a full discovery of a high-way rogue : also directions to all travellers, how to know rogues and how to avoid them ... : directing all inn-keepers, chamberlins, ostlers, how to distinguish rogues from honest guests ... : to which is added an alphabetical canting dictionary, English before the canting ..

by Richard Head First published in 1679 — 1 edition

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canting academy: or, The devils cabinet opened.

by Richard Head First published in 1673 — 1 edition

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The English rogue, or, Witty extravagant: described in the life of Meriton Latroon ... the four parts : to which is added a fifth part, compleating the whole history of his life

by Richard Head First published in 1688 — 1 edition

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Irish writer, playwright and bookseller

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Died	1686?

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OLID: OL2109462A
ISNI: 0000000062999690
Library of Congress Names: n83124425
VIAF: 14802992
Wikidata: Q2149755
Inventaire.io: wd:Q2149755

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