EditorialHarvey Schlossberg, seated at right, discusses a case in which a girl was rescued from a hostage situation, as Frank Bolz, seated at left, a lieutenant in the New York police Emergency Services Unit, listens, in New York in 1974. (Paul Hosefros/The New York Times)
EditorialClaude Duval, the French highwayman, robbing a Mr Roper. A General History of the Lives and Adventures of the most famous highwaymen, murderers, pirates, street-robbers, and thief-takers, etc. London, 1758. Source: 10804.l.22, opposite 98.
EditorialS. Cummingham's adventure with his old nurse and astrologer. A General History of the Lives and Adventures of the most famous highwaymen, murderers, pirates, street-robbers, and thief-takers, etc. London, 1758. Source: 10804.l.22, opposite 128.
EditorialCap'n Teach commonly call'd Blackbeard. Engraving depicting Edward Teach, the English pirate known as Blackbeard. He lit fuses under his hat to enhance his fearsome appearance. . A General History of the Lives and Adventures of the most famous highwaym...
EditorialColonel Jack (fictional highwayman) robbing Mrs Smith. A General History of the Lives and Adventures of the most famous highwaymen, murderers, pirates, street-robbers, and thief-takers, etc. London, 1758. Source: 10804.l.22, opposite 50.
Editorial"Turpin shoots Mr Thompson's man". Illustration depicting Richard (Dick) Turpin, the English highwayman. . A General History of the Lives and Adventures of the most famous highwaymen, murderers, pirates, street-robbers, and thief-takers, etc. London, 1...