Engraving of w:Jack Sheppard in Newgate Prison. The frontispiece of the "Narrative" of his life, published by John Applebee in 1724, and thought to be written by w:Daniel Defoe.
In the original version, text beneath the word "Jack Sheppard" reads: Drawn from the Life. A. The Hole he made in ye Chimney when he got loose.
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Engraving of Jack Sheppard in Newgate Prison. The frontispiece of the "Narrative" of his life, published by John Applebee in 1724, and thought to be written by Daniel Defoe. In the original version, text beneath the word "Jack Sheppard" reads: '