Sketches of the Life of William Stuart, the First and Most Celebrated Counterfeiter of Connecticut. Comprising startling details of daring feats performed by himself - Perils by Sea and Land - Frequent Arrests and Imprisonment -Blowing out of Jail with Powder - Failure of Escape after he had led his Cowardly Associates out of the Horrible Pit, in Simsbury, into the prison yard, &c. As given by himself.
Bridgeport, [CT]: Printed and published for the author, 1854. 17cm. 223pp. Original worn boards with recent cloth spine, overall toning to text. Previous owner's signature on front pastedown. Howes S1104. Item #71026
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