The Surprising Life and Adventures of the Gentleman-Robber, Redmond O'Hanlon, generally called the Captain General of the Irish robbers, protector of the rights and properties of his benefactors, and redresser of the wrongs of the poor and distressed.

The history of Redmond O'Hanlon

Glasgow: Printed for the Booksellers

[1840-1850?] per National Library of Scotland

24 pages

16 cm

Chapbook #9 in a bound collection of 20 chapbooks (s0231b06)

Woodcut image of Saint George on horseback slaying the dragon on the title-page.

93 is printed at the bottom of the title-page.

Quote by William Wordsworth - "His daring mood preserved him still; This was the Robber's simple plan, That they should take who have the will, And they alone should keep who can. Wordsworth." is printed on the title-page.

A biography describing the life, crimes, and many adventures of the Irish rogue, Robert O’Hanlon, who was well known in the 17/18th centuries for his exploits and criminal depredations of the countryside. In a Robin Hood-esque manner, he is credited with robbing the rich while aiding the poor, as well as protecting the Irish while harassing the English. Among other things, he is also credited with the organization of a countrywide thieving cartel and extortion operation.

Armagh, Northern Ireland

Glasgow, Scotland

Crime

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