Smith (Capt. Alexander), The Thieves’ Grammar, 12mo, p. 28. 17—.
A copy of this work is in the collection formed by Prince Lucien Bonaparte.
Smith’s (Capt.) Compleat History of the Lives and Robberies of the most Notorious Highwaymen, Footpads, Shoplifters, and Cheats, of both Sexes, in and about London and Westminster, 12mo, vol. i. 1719.
This volume contains “The Thieves’ New Canting Dictionary of the Words, Proverbs, &c., used by Thieves.”
Smith’s (Capt.) Thieves’ Dictionary, 12mo. 1724.
Snowden’s Magistrate’s Assistant, and Constable’s Guide, thick small 8vo. 1852.
Gives a description of the various orders of cadgers, beggars, and swindlers, together with a Glossary of the Flash Language.
Sportsman’s Dictionary, 4to. 17—.
By an anonymous author. Contains some low sporting terms.
Stanley’s Remedy, or the Way how to Reform Wandring Beggars, Thieves, &c., wherein is shewed that Sodomes Sin of Idleness is the Poverty and the Misery of this Kingdome, 4to. 1646.