The compleat constable. Directing all constables, headboroughs, tithingmen, church-wardens, overseers of the poor. Surveyors of the highways, and scavengers, in the duty of their several offices, according to the power allow'd them by the laws and statues: continued to this present time. Wherein the constable's duty, relating to the passing of rogues, vagabonds, and sturdy beggars, is fully set forth, with several other necessary things. To which are added, abstracts of acts worthy the knowledge of all people. The fourth edition, with additions.
Robert Gardiner (1705-1728)
Category
Books
Date
1717
Materials
Place of origin
London
Collection
Lacock, Wiltshire
NT 3149166
Summary
Bibliographic description
[12], 198 p. ; 12mo. Former shelfmark: 21.a.34. Provenance: manuscript inscription on front fly-leaf: "Davenport Talbot" [probably William Davenport-Talbot (1764-1800)]. Binding: eighteenth-century full sheepskin; recessed cords; double blind fillet border; manuscript title on paper label on spine: "Complete Constable".
Makers and roles
Robert Gardiner (1705-1728), author