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Humbugs of the World

Humbugs of the World

Barnum, P. T.

Hardcover

Entertainment & Performing Arts19th Century United States HistoryGeneral Sociology

ISBN10: 1169765505
ISBN13: 9781169765504
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 320
Weight: 2.27
Height: 0.75 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Humbugs of the World is a classic book written by P.T. Barnum, the famous American showman and circus owner. The book is a collection of stories and anecdotes about various hoaxes, scams, and frauds that have been perpetrated throughout history. Barnum was a master of deception himself, and his insights into the world of humbugs are both entertaining and informative. The book covers a wide range of topics, from fake spiritualists and phony medical cures to counterfeiters and confidence tricksters. Barnum's writing style is witty and engaging, and he provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of con artists and their victims. Whether you're interested in the history of fraud or just looking for a good read, Humbugs of the World is a must-read book.1865. This work exposes several of the chief humbugs of the world, written in the entertaining and humorous style Barnum is known for. Found within are discussions relative to hoaxes, money manias, adventurers, medicine and quacks, religious humbugs, trade and business impositions, spiritualists, ghosts and witchcrafts, and personal reminiscences.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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