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A Book Of Rogues And Impostors

- Historical And Critical Summary Of Legends And Critical Summary Of Legends, Swindles, Hoaxes And Rackets

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""A Book of Rogues and Impostors"" is a non-fiction work by Hereward Carrington that explores the history of various legends, swindles, hoaxes, and rackets perpetrated by notorious rogues and impostors throughout history. The book provides a critical summary of each story, delving into the motives and methods of the individuals involved, as well as the impact they had on society at large. From the infamous exploits of Robin Hood and Jesse James to the lesser-known frauds and scams of con artists and charlatans, Carrington's work offers a fascinating glimpse into the darker side of human nature and the lengths to which some will go to achieve their goals. With its engaging writing style and meticulous research, ""A Book of Rogues and Impostors"" is a must-read for anyone interested in true crime, history, or the psychology of deception.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781161605150
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 50
  • Udgivet:
  • 22. Maj 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x6 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 245 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 12. Oktober 2024
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""A Book of Rogues and Impostors"" is a non-fiction work by Hereward Carrington that explores the history of various legends, swindles, hoaxes, and rackets perpetrated by notorious rogues and impostors throughout history. The book provides a critical summary of each story, delving into the motives and methods of the individuals involved, as well as the impact they had on society at large. From the infamous exploits of Robin Hood and Jesse James to the lesser-known frauds and scams of con artists and charlatans, Carrington's work offers a fascinating glimpse into the darker side of human nature and the lengths to which some will go to achieve their goals. With its engaging writing style and meticulous research, ""A Book of Rogues and Impostors"" is a must-read for anyone interested in true crime, history, or the psychology of deception.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.

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