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DUPED!
TRUE STORIES OF THE WORLD'S BEST SWINDLERS |
| By: |
Andreas Schroeder, Remy Simard (Illus) |
| Format: |
Hardback |
| List price:
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£14.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1554513510 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781554513512 |
| Publisher: |
ANNICK PRESS LTD |
| Pub. date: |
1 September, 2011 |
| Pages: |
160 |
| Description: |
Eight true tales that expose some of the most outrageous swindlers of all time. |
| Synopsis: |
As long as there have been people willing to believe the unbelievable, people have been duped. In the best storytelling tradition, readers can follow the tales of: * How the Nazis planned to destroy the British economy during World War II by flooding the world with millions of fake British banknotes * How an infamous radio broadcast had American citizens convinced that Martians were invading the country * How one of the 20th century's most elaborate scams--conducting tours to the lost Tasaday tribe in the Philippines--fooled the world's media and top scientists for nearly a decade. The author's fascination with the boldness and inventiveness of the swindlers, as well as their motives, makes for a compelling read. The stories instill a sense of disbelief, amusement and even grudging admiration for these ingenious scam artists who often (but not always) meet a bad end. Accompanied by graphic-style artwork, each tale offers a great escape for readers drawn to true stories presented in a lively fashion. |
| Publication: |
Canada |
| Imprint: |
Annick Press Ltd |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |
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