A cruell murther committed lately upon the body of Abraham Gearsy, [electronic resource] : who liv'd in the Parish of Westmill, in the County of Harford; by one Robert Reeve, and Richard Reeve, both of the same Parish: for which fact Robert was prest to death, on Munday the 16. of March, and the Tuesday following Richard was hang'd; and after both them were hang'd up in chaines, where now they doe remaine, to the affrightment of all beholders. 1635. To the tune of Fortune my Foe.

Author
Crimsal, Richard [Browse]
Format
Book
Language
English
Published/​Created
Printed at London : For Iohn Wyright Iunior, dwelling at the upper end of the Old Baily., [1635?]
Description
1 sheet ([2] p.) : ill.

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eebo-0018
Notes
  • Signed: R.C. [i.e. Richard Crimsal].
  • Publication date suggested by STC.
  • Verse: "I pray give eare unto my tale of woe ..."
  • In two parts, separated for mounting; woodcuts at head of each part.
  • Reproduction of original in the British Library.
References
  • STC (2nd ed.) 5418
  • Early English books tract supplement interim guide C.20.f.7[488]
Other title(s)
Fortune my Foe.
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