1666 Thieves & Robbers French Crime LAW Larrons Assassinations Pick-Pockets RARE
A highly rare and impressive book on the history of French thieves. Written by Francois de Calvi, this book covers the types of crimes committed by thieves, their planning, slight-of-hand and pick-pocket skills, and strategies. This book was intended to help warn against the types of crimes committed, where, and how they are followed through. Other topics include thieves on horseback, how the bourgeoisie are attacked, assassinations and massacres, and pirates! A fascinating work!
1666 Thieves & Robbers French Crime LAW Larrons Assassinations Pick-Pockets RARE
A highly rare and impressive book on the history of French thieves. Written by Francois de Calvi, this book covers the types of crimes committed by thieves, their planning, slight-of-hand and pick-pocket skills, and strategies. This book was intended to help warn against the types of crimes committed, where, and how they are followed through. Other topics include thieves on horseback, how the bourgeoisie are attacked, assassinations and massacres, and pirates! A fascinating work!
Item number: #23446
Price: $599
CALVI, Francois de
Histoire générale des larrons, divisée en trois livres
A Rouen: Chez Jacques Besongne, 1666.
Details:
- Collation: Complete with all pages; 3 parts in 1
- Part I – [8], 270
- Part II – [16], 209, [1]
- Part III – [8], 236
- Language: French
- Binding: Leather; tight and secure
- Size: ~6.25in X 4in (16cm x 10cm)
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23446
Categories
Law & Government
European History
Authors
CALVI, Francois de
Printing Date
17th Century
Language
French
Binding
Leather
Book Condition
Excellent
Collation
Complete