Second Thoughts Are Best: Or a Further Improvement of a Late Scheme to Prevent Street Robberies
Second Thoughts Are Best: Or a Further Improvement of a Late Scheme to Prevent Street Robberies
Published in the early 18th century, 'Second Thoughts Are Best' by Daniel Defoe is a socio-political treatise addressing street robberies in London. The book proposes a series of reforms aimed at enhancing public safety, including the establishment of a better-structured watch system, improved street lighting, and legislative changes to tackle the root causes of crime. Defoe critiques the existing watchmen's effectiveness and advocates for stronger, better-paid patrols to restore order in urban environments. This work highlights the importance of societal reform and moral behavior in reducing criminal activity.
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Defoe, Daniel. Second Thoughts Are Best: Or a Further Improvement of a Late Scheme to Prevent Street Robberies. Lex, lex-books.com/book/second-thoughts-are-best-or-a-further-improvement-of-a-late-scheme-to-prevent-st-a2ddee93-78e7-42fc-8313-b9f47f1c4d4b.Defoe, D. (n.d.). Second Thoughts Are Best: Or a Further Improvement of a Late Scheme to Prevent Street Robberies. Lex. https://lex-books.com/book/second-thoughts-are-best-or-a-further-improvement-of-a-late-scheme-to-prevent-st-a2ddee93-78e7-42fc-8313-b9f47f1c4d4bDefoe, Daniel. Second Thoughts Are Best: Or a Further Improvement of a Late Scheme to Prevent Street Robberies. Lex. https://lex-books.com/book/second-thoughts-are-best-or-a-further-improvement-of-a-late-scheme-to-prevent-st-a2ddee93-78e7-42fc-8313-b9f47f1c4d4b.
