The Four Canadian Highwaymen - Joseph Edmund Collins - Bog

The Four Canadian Highwaymen is a book written by Joseph Edmund Collins that tells the story of four notorious highwaymen who terrorized the Canadian countryside in the early 19th century. The book provides a detailed account of the lives and crimes of these four men - Bill Johnson, Bill Mosley, Tom Wilson, and John Smith - and their eventual capture and execution. The author uses primary sources such as court records, newspaper articles, and personal accounts to paint a vivid picture of the social and economic conditions that led to the rise of these highwaymen. The book also explores the cultural significance of these figures in Canadian folklore and their enduring legacy in popular culture. Overall, The Four Canadian Highwaymen is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in Canadian history, crime, and folklore.Roland hesitated. The fellow seemed to speak the truth; therefore what had he to fear with respect to his personal safety. He had some money and a watch; this the highwayman could have had now for the asking. Yet these men bore the reputes of atrocious criminals to whom every sort of lawlessness was familiar. However, he need not compromise himself by taking part in their enterprises. The main thing was the chief of the band had offered him an asylum; and as a last resort, if the place became intolerable he could flee from it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.