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The MYSTERIOUS STRANGER or Memoirs of the Noted Henry More Smith: Containing a Current Account of his Extraordinary Conduct During the Thirteen Months of his Confinement in the Jail of King's County Province of New Brunswick where he was convicted of Horse Stealing and under sentence of death. Also a Sketch of his Life and Character From his first appearance at Windsor in Nova Scotia in the year 1812 to the time of his apprehension and confinement. To Which is Added A History of his Career Embracing an Account of his Imprisonments and Escapes Selected from the most authentic sources both public and private
188741538Saint John N. B.: Printed by Geo. W. Day Corner Prince Wm. and Princess Sts 1887. "Fifth Edition" stated. The First Edition published in 1816 cf. Sabin 3947; Watters p. 462. Late 19th C. 3/4 blue sheep binding with marbled paper boards. Marbled eps. Original pale green printed wrappers retained. Rear wrapper an advert for Geo. Day. Binding shows some extremity wear. Original wrappers & text paper show age-toning with rear wrapper having a chip from the fore-edge. A VG copy. 82 pp. Wood engraved vignette to front wrapper. 8vo. 8" x 5-1/4" <br/><br/>"Henry More Smith also known as Henry Frederick Moon Henry J. Moon Henry Hopkins Henry Frederick More Smith and William Newman was a confidence man master puppeteer hypnotist seer liar and above all else a superlative escape artist who lived for a while in New Brunswick Canada. Chains handcuffs shackles even made-to-fit iron collars could not hold him." Wiki. The author Bates was the sheriff of Kings' County New Brunswick. Uncommon in the trade. Printed by Geo. W. Day, Corner Prince Wm. and Princess Sts hardcover books
Tavistock Books, ABAA · États-Unis375,00 $US≈ 317,29 €
