"charles peace, or the adventures of a notorious burglar," a large volume published at the time of his death, gives a full and accurate account of the career of peace side by side with a story of the family herald type, of which he is made the hero. "the life and trial of charles peace" (sheffield, 1879), "the romantic career of a great criminal" (by n. kynaston gaskell, london 1906), and "the master criminal," published recently in london give useful information. i have also consulted some of the newspapers of the time. there is a delightful sketch of peace in mr. charles whibley's "book of scoundrels."