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by Thomas Harman (Author)
A Caveat Or Warning For Common Cursetors, Vulgarly Called Vagabonds is a book written by Thomas Harman in 1566, but was republished in 1814. The book serves as a warning to vagabonds or wandering beggars who were a common sight in England during the 16th century. It contains a detailed account of the various types of vagabonds, their habits, and the tricks they use to deceive people into giving them money or food. The book is divided into three parts. The first part describes the different types of vagabonds, including those who pretend to be soldiers, sailors, or scholars, as well as those who claim to be disabled or sick. The second part provides a list of the various tricks and scams that vagabonds use to deceive people, such as pretending to be deaf or dumb, or claiming to have lost their belongings. The third part offers advice on how to deal with vagabonds, including how to identify them and how to avoid being scammed by them.Overall, A Caveat Or Warning For Common Cursetors, Vulgarly Called Vagabonds is an informative and cautionary book that sheds light on the social and economic conditions of England during the 16th century. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of vagabonds and the challenges they faced in a society that often viewed them with suspicion and contempt.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.
