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The Man Who Sold Nelson's Column
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Meet the master con artist who nearly pulled off the audacious heist of the century
A true tale of cunning, charm, and one man's outrageous scheme that fooled everyone
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About the Ebook
In this fascinating book, Dane Love uncovers a strange collection of tales of devious fraudsters and curious hoaxes. Spanning the 18th century to the present day, these tales range from the quaint to the absurd, touching on all social classes and settings in society.
Among them are the phoney minister who established a church and performed illegal marriage ceremonies, a middle-aged gentleman who passed himself off as an adolescent schoolboy, and the man who persuaded the world that he was the prince of an imaginary country.
This book also looks at more familiar Scottish mysteries such as those surrounding the Loch Ness monster, the 'Great Highland Hoax' of Ossian's poems, and the Burns Temple Hoax. This highly entertaining read makes us realist just how gullible many of us have been and may also continue to be.
Why You'll Love This Ebook
- Follow the incredible true story of one of Scotland's most notorious fraudsters
- Marvel at the audacity and ingenuity of one of history's greatest con men
- Explore how art, deception, and charm collide in this unforgettable narrative
- Read another celebrated title from Birlinn Ltd - Independent Scottish Publisher
About the Author
Dane Love was born in Ayrshire and educated in Glasgow. He graduated from Jordanhill College of Education and was a principal teacher at Irvine Royal Academy. A Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries and the National History Society, Love is also an Honorary secretary of the Scottish Covenanter Memorials Associations. He has published many titles steeped in Scottish history, including Scottish Covenanter and The Man Who Sold Nelson’s Column.
Publication Details
Publisher: Birlinn Ltd
Publication Date: 08 March 2013
Print Length: 224 pages (Ebook edition)
ISBN (Ebook): 9780857905406
Format: Ebook
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