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Engraving of w:Jack Sheppard in Newgate Prison. The frontispiece of the "Narrative" of his life, published by John Applebee in 1724, and thought to be written by w:Daniel Defoe.

In the original version, text beneath the word "Jack Sheppard" reads: Drawn from the Life. A. The Hole he made in ye Chimney when he got loose.

Source: http://www.umich.edu/~ece/student_projects/bonifield/burglary.html

See also: http://www.imagesonline.bl.uk/britishlibrary/controller/textsearch?text=sheppard&&idx=1&startid=32393

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