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TAKEN FOR A RIDE The History of Cons and Con-men.
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Harwood-Smart., 1976
ISBN 10: 0904507165
ISBN 13: 9780904507164
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Hardcover / Hardback. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First edition. Hardback. The con-man is revealed as being a person of imagination, skill and daring - not merely a petty criminal motivated only by greed. Brilliant practical jokers, visionaries and would-be prophets are among their number. The con-man is unquestionably in a class apart from the common swindler. The author presents a diverse and diverting range of cons featuring amongst others : Pope Joan and the Chevalier d'Eon; Edward Talbot; Mary Toft; Count Victor Lustig; Atthur Orton; Smyth-Pigott + many more. With Bibliog. and Index. 224pp. 8vo. h/back. V. lightly browned edges, o/w covers F. in Vg+ dw. Seller Inventory # 3904
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TAKEN FOR A RIDE The History of Cons and Con-men.
Published by
Harwood-Smart., 1976
ISBN 10: 0904507165
ISBN 13: 9780904507164
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Seller: Loretta Lay Books, London, United Kingdom
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Hardcover / Hardback. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First edition. Hardback. The con-man is revealed as being a person of imagination, skill and daring -not merely a petty criminal motivated only by greed. Brilliant practical jokers, visionaries and would-be-prophets are among their number. The con-man is unquestionably in a class apart from the common swindler. The author presents a diverse and diverting range of cons featuring amongst others : Pope Joan and the Chevalier d'Eau; Edward Talbot; Mary Toft; Count Victor Lustig; Arthur Orton; Smyth-Pigott + many more. With Bibliog. and Index. 224pp. 8vo. h/back. F. in F. dw. Seller Inventory # 921