History Daily: The Execution of Dick Turpin
American History Tellers
The Descent into Infamy: From Butcher to Highwayman
This chapter explores the dramatic descent of a simple butcher into a feared criminal as he joins forces with the Essex Gang. The narrative follows their violent path from poaching to armed robbery, culminating in the protagonist's transformation into a notorious highwayman amidst the unraveling of the gang.
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