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The Handbook Of Swindling And Other Papers (1891)

The Handbook Of Swindling And Other Papers (1891)

Jerrold, Walter
Jerrold, Douglas

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ISBN10: 1164174967
ISBN13: 9781164174967
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 272
Weight: 0.81
Height: 0.57 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Handbook of Swindling and Other Papers is a collection of essays written by Douglas Jerrold and originally published in 1891. The book is a satirical look at the various forms of swindling and deception that were prevalent in Victorian England. Jerrold, a renowned playwright and journalist, uses his wit and humor to expose the tricks and scams used by con artists, gamblers, and other fraudsters. The essays cover a wide range of topics, from the art of pickpocketing to the dangers of loan sharks. The book also includes a number of other essays on various topics, including literary criticism, politics, and social commentary. Overall, The Handbook of Swindling and Other Papers is an entertaining and insightful look at the darker side of Victorian society.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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