Item 308063A True State of the Case of Bosavern Penlez, Who Suffered on Account of the Late Riot in the Strand...
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London: A. Millar, 1749. First edition. First edition of Fielding's defense of the government's controversial decision to hang the young wig maker Bosavern Penlez after his involvement in riots at several London bawdy houses. Fielding, as chief magistrate, was responsible for quelling the riots, and it was his disclosure that..... Read More Item Details for A True State of the Case of Bosavern Penlez, Who Suffered on Account of the Late Riot in the Strand. In Which the Law Regarding These Offences, and the Statute of George the First, Commonly Called the Riot Act, are Fully Considered Add to Wish List
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