Great Hoaxes of the World

By Nick Yapp

The man who sold the Eiffel Tower for scrap, Hitler's Diaries, Piltdown Man, the Cottingley Fairies...these are Just some of the famous hoax stories In this entertaining book.'- Manchester Evening NewsThe hoaxer has, throughout history, gained a special place in the hearts of many - the daring, intriguing, devil-may-care attitude of these mischief-makers have led them to an almost heroic standing in the eyes of the public the world over. In this absorbing study of the hoax, the hoaxer and the hoaxed.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0860519686
• ISBN13: 9780860519683
• Release Date: September 1996
• Publisher: Robson Books
• Length: 231 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.3" x 8.5"