Highwaymen in Ireland and Beyond: Myth, Folklore and Legend
Highwaymen in Ireland and Beyond : Myth, Folklore and Legend A wealth of historical and other literature abounds about the life and daring exploits of highwaymen through the earlier centuries who are immortalised as gentlemen, brigands, robbers. They rode on horseback across hills and valleys, or hid in thick heath and woodland, with the protection of sympathisers rich or poor. Most would eventually be captured and die a brutal death by bayonet, pistol or execution, many of whom are…
