
audiobook
by Richard Head, Francis Kirkman
Transcriber’s Note
THE PREFACE.
THE ENGLISH ROGUE
CHAP. I.
CHAP. II.
CHAP. III.
CHAP. IV.
CHAP. V.
CHAP. VI.
CHAP. VII.
A mischievous wanderer known as Meriton Latroon returns to the road, leading readers through a series of bold scams, daring duels, and clever cons that involve both men and women. Each episode is a snapshot of 17th‑century street‑level cunning, where wit outpaces law and the line between survival and villainy is constantly redrawn. The narrative balances lively storytelling with a sharp, satirical eye on the society that both enables and condemns such extravagances.
Presented in a breezy, accessible style, the work preserves the flavor of its original tongue while smoothing the occasional archaic spelling for modern ears. Illustrated chapters give a visual punch to the anecdotes, and a tongue‑in‑cheek preface reminds listeners to enjoy the tricks without trying them. The result is a vivid, entertaining portrait of a rogue’s world, perfect for anyone who loves clever humor and a glimpse into the underbelly of early modern England.
Language
en
Duration
~9 hours (534K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by KD Weeks, Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
Aug 16, 2016
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

A lively and unruly voice from the 17th century, this Irish-born writer is best remembered for The English Rogue, a rambunctious early picaresque tale full of satire, crime, and adventure. His work offers a vivid glimpse of Restoration-era humor and streetwise storytelling.
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b. 1632
A lively figure in Restoration London’s book trade, this seventeenth-century writer helped preserve and popularize the drama and adventure stories readers loved. He moved easily between bookselling, publishing, cataloging, and storytelling, leaving behind a vivid record of literary life in his day.
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