The Big Con: Great Hoaxes, Frauds, Grifts, and Swindles in American History

Great Hoaxes, Frauds, Grifts, and Swindles in American History

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Law, Social & Cultural Studies, True Crime
Cover of the book The Big Con: Great Hoaxes, Frauds, Grifts, and Swindles in American History by Nate Hendley, ABC-CLIO
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Nate Hendley ISBN: 9781610695862
Publisher: ABC-CLIO Publication: September 6, 2016
Imprint: ABC-CLIO Language: English
Author: Nate Hendley
ISBN: 9781610695862
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
Publication: September 6, 2016
Imprint: ABC-CLIO
Language: English

This book examines a broad range of infamous scams, cons, swindles, and hoaxes throughout American history—and considers why human gullibility continues in an age of easy access to information.

• Explores figures such as "Yellow Kid" Weil, Charles Ponzi, Orson Welles, and Frank Abagnale, among others

• Provides insight into human nature—gullibility being one aspect of it—throughout the ages, addresses the power of rumor and legend, and identifies the social conditions that have allowed some scams and hoaxes to flourish

• Presents information that can serve academic research projects as well as fascinate and entertain general readers

• Features the original stories behind the Hollywood movies The Sting, Catch Me If You Can, Argo, and American Hustle

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This book examines a broad range of infamous scams, cons, swindles, and hoaxes throughout American history—and considers why human gullibility continues in an age of easy access to information.

• Explores figures such as "Yellow Kid" Weil, Charles Ponzi, Orson Welles, and Frank Abagnale, among others

• Provides insight into human nature—gullibility being one aspect of it—throughout the ages, addresses the power of rumor and legend, and identifies the social conditions that have allowed some scams and hoaxes to flourish

• Presents information that can serve academic research projects as well as fascinate and entertain general readers

• Features the original stories behind the Hollywood movies The Sting, Catch Me If You Can, Argo, and American Hustle

More books from ABC-CLIO

Cover of the book African American–Latino Relations in the 21st Century: When Cultures Collide by Nate Hendley
Cover of the book Michelle Obama: A Biography by Nate Hendley
Cover of the book Crash Course in Strategic Planning by Nate Hendley
Cover of the book Marriage Customs of the World: An Encyclopedia of Dating Customs and Wedding Traditions, 2nd Edition [2 volumes] by Nate Hendley
Cover of the book Gun Politics in America: Historical and Modern Documents in Context [2 volumes] by Nate Hendley
Cover of the book Egypt by Nate Hendley
Cover of the book Etiquette and Taboos around the World: A Geographic Encyclopedia of Social and Cultural Customs by Nate Hendley
Cover of the book Teaching Coding through Game Creation by Nate Hendley
Cover of the book Celebrating Latino Folklore: An Encyclopedia of Cultural Traditions [3 volumes] by Nate Hendley
Cover of the book Modern Conflict in the Greater Middle East: A Country-by-Country Guide by Nate Hendley
Cover of the book Mental Health Care Issues in America: An Encyclopedia [2 volumes] by Nate Hendley
Cover of the book Minicars, Maglevs, and Mopeds: Modern Modes of Transportation Around the World by Nate Hendley
Cover of the book Faiths across Time: 5,000 Years of Religious History [4 volumes] by Nate Hendley
Cover of the book Tibetan Folktales by Nate Hendley
Cover of the book Free Stylin': How Hip Hop Changed the Fashion Industry by Nate Hendley
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy