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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"" by Hereward Carrington is a comprehensive historical and critical summary of legends, swindles, hoaxes, and rackets. The book delves into the lives of infamous rogues and impostors who have made their mark in history through deceit and cunning. It covers a wide range of topics, including con artists, fraudsters, forgers, and other notorious figures who have managed to deceive and manipulate their way into the public consciousness. The author provides detailed accounts of their schemes, their motivations, and the consequences of their actions. With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of human nature, Carrington provides a fascinating insight into the world of rogues and impostors, and the impact they have had on society throughout history. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in true crime, history, or human psychology.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:
  • 9781162929712
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 50
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. September 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x3 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 82 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 11. Oktober 2024
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""A Book of Rogues and Impostors"" by Hereward Carrington is a comprehensive historical and critical summary of legends, swindles, hoaxes, and rackets. The book delves into the lives of infamous rogues and impostors who have made their mark in history through deceit and cunning. It covers a wide range of topics, including con artists, fraudsters, forgers, and other notorious figures who have managed to deceive and manipulate their way into the public consciousness. The author provides detailed accounts of their schemes, their motivations, and the consequences of their actions. With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of human nature, Carrington provides a fascinating insight into the world of rogues and impostors, and the impact they have had on society throughout history. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in true crime, history, or human psychology.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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