Sketches Of Imposture, Deception, And Credulity (1837)

By Richard Alfred Davenport

Book Overview

Sketches of Imposture, Deception, and Credulity is a book written by Richard Alfred Davenport in 1837. The book is a collection of stories and anecdotes about various forms of fraud and deception that have been perpetrated throughout history. Davenport examines the psychology of deception and the ways in which people can be easily fooled, often by their own beliefs and biases. He explores a wide range of topics, including hoaxes, forgeries, false prophets, and scams. The book is divided into chapters that focus on different types of imposters and their methods of deception. Davenport's writing style is engaging and accessible, making the book an entertaining and informative read. Overall, Sketches of Imposture, Deception, and Credulity is a fascinating exploration of human gullibility and the lengths to which some people will go to deceive others.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104467909
• ISBN13: 9781104467906
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 388 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"