TAKEN FOR A RIDE The History of Cons and Con-men.
Language: English
Published by Harwood-Smart., 1976
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Loretta Lay Books, London, United KingdomLoretta Lay Books
AbeBooks seller since April 26, 2002
Condition: Used - Fine
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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.
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- TAKEN FOR A RIDE The History of Cons and Con-men.
- Author
- McCormick (Donald)
- Publisher
- Harwood-Smart.
- Publication year
- 1976
- Condition
- Fine
- Dust jacket
- Very Good
- Binding
- Hardcover / Hardback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0904507165
- ISBN 13
- 9780904507164
- Edition
- First edition.
- Seller catalogs
- Frauds/Forgers/Conmen
Loretta Lay Books
London, United Kingdom
AbeBooks seller since April 26, 2002
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Serial/Mass killers, True Crime, Organised Crime and Gangs, Bench and bar, Police and Associated, Capital Punishment/Penology, Regional True Crime, Antiquarian True Crime, Notable British Trials, Jack the RipperSeller's business information
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