Half-hours with the Highwaymen - Vol 1 Picturesque Biographies and Traditions of the "Knights of the Road"

"Half-Hours with the Highwaymen - Vol 1" by Charles G. Harper explores the real world of English highwaymen, which is very different from the stories that have been told over time. This book looks at how these criminals changed from being seen as heroes with good hearts to being known as mean people who did bad things. The author uses old stories and true events to show what the lives of these "Knights of the Road" were really like, separating the made-up tales from the actual history. The book starts by talking about how highwaymen were shown in old stories and how people thought of them as brave and good, reflecting on the change in their image from respected figures like Robin Hood to regular criminals who were often cruel. By sharing old stories but showing where they are not true, the book prepares the reader for a close look at the interesting and sad history of these highwaymen.