by C. D. Rishel (Editor)
The Life and Adventures of David Lewis: The Robber and Counterfeiter, The Terror of the Cumberland Valley is a book written by C.D. Rishel. The book is a biographical account of the life and adventures of David Lewis, a notorious robber and counterfeiter who terrorized the Cumberland Valley in the late 18th century. The book chronicles Lewis's life from his early years as a farmer's son to his rise as a notorious criminal, his numerous robberies and counterfeiting schemes, his eventual capture, and his eventual death. The book provides a detailed and fascinating look at the life of one of America's most notorious criminals, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of crime in the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.