Hertfordshire tragedy. Or, The evil effects of gaming. Giving the particulars of the execution of John Thurtell, for the murder of Mr. Weare. -- (in verse).[1823]engCaption title.First lines: What horrid deeds from gaming, take place now every day, the human mind inflaming, 'tis sure to lead astray ...Entirely in verse; text printed in five columns confined to lower half of sheet. The six woodcut illustrations include two portraits of the accused with mention of their punishments ("John Thurtell, guilty, death"; "Joseph Hunt for transporta[t]ion"); three views of areas associated with the crime ("A view of Gill's Hill Lane"; "View of Probert's cottage and pond"; "The pond where the body was found"); and an uncaptioned depiction of the public execution of Thurtell in front of a crowd of onlookers and hawkers.For further information, consult library staff.