The Resource Fraudsters and Charlatans : A Peek at some of History's Greatest Rogues, Linda Stratmann, (electronic resource)
Fraudsters and Charlatans : A Peek at some of History's Greatest Rogues, Linda Stratmann, (electronic resource)
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- Summary
- In 1817 a young woman of exotic appearance was found wandering near Bristol. She spoke in a language that no one could understand except, seemingly a Portuguese sailor. He claimed that she was a Sumatran princess from the island of Javasu. Princess Caraboo, as she was known, became a national celebrity and lived in a grand style, entertaining many distinguished visitors. A few weeks later, however, she was exposed as Mary Baker, the daughter of a cobbler from Devonshire. Mary's deception is one of several intriguing stories of nineteenth-century fraudsters brought to light in Linda Stratmann's entertaining look at some of history's greatest rogues. From bankers who forged share certificates, ruining hundreds of small investors, to Louis de Rougemont--whose tales of high adventure branded him The Greatest Liar on Earth', these riveting tales of true crime expose the seedy side of life in which corruption, avarice and scandal hold sway
- Language
- eng
- Extent
- 1 online resource (252 pages)
- Isbn
- 9780752486956
- Label
- Fraudsters and Charlatans : A Peek at some of History's Greatest Rogues
- Title
- Fraudsters and Charlatans
- Title remainder
- A Peek at some of History's Greatest Rogues
- Statement of responsibility
- Linda Stratmann
- Language
- eng
- Summary
- In 1817 a young woman of exotic appearance was found wandering near Bristol. She spoke in a language that no one could understand except, seemingly a Portuguese sailor. He claimed that she was a Sumatran princess from the island of Javasu. Princess Caraboo, as she was known, became a national celebrity and lived in a grand style, entertaining many distinguished visitors. A few weeks later, however, she was exposed as Mary Baker, the daughter of a cobbler from Devonshire. Mary's deception is one of several intriguing stories of nineteenth-century fraudsters brought to light in Linda Stratmann's entertaining look at some of history's greatest rogues. From bankers who forged share certificates, ruining hundreds of small investors, to Louis de Rougemont--whose tales of high adventure branded him The Greatest Liar on Earth', these riveting tales of true crime expose the seedy side of life in which corruption, avarice and scandal hold sway
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- Stratmann, Linda
- Dewey number
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- 364.16309034
- 364.16309034
- Index
- no index present
- LC call number
- HV6691
- Literary form
- non fiction
- Nature of contents
- dictionaries
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- Stratmann, Linda
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- Impostors and imposture
- Fraud
- Target audience
- adult
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- Fraudsters and Charlatans : A Peek at some of History's Greatest Rogues, Linda Stratmann, (electronic resource)
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- 1 online resource (252 pages)
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- Access limited to subscribing institutions
- Isbn
- 9780752486956
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- Fraudsters and Charlatans : A Peek at some of History's Greatest Rogues, Linda Stratmann, (electronic resource)
- Antecedent source
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- Control code
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- Dimensions
- unknown
- Extent
- 1 online resource (252 pages)
- File format
- one file format
- Form of item
- online
- Governing access note
- Access limited to subscribing institutions
- Isbn
- 9780752486956
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