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Jun 2023
44m 18s

The Highwayman

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In 1837, John Fenno received a mysterious book from an unknown sender. Inside were the vivid stories of a criminal who had haunted Massachusetts for years and evaded serious punishment. The man's name was James Allen — a notorious highwayman. But why did he write an autobiography? What were the secrets behind his success? And where did Fenno fit into Allen's ... Show More
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