DAVENPORT, R A RICHARD ALFRED (3 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Explore the fascinating world of 'Sketches of Imposture, Deception, and Credulity' by Richard Alfred Davenport, a compelling exploration of hoaxes, imposters, and the art of deception throughout history. This meticulously prepared edition delves into the darker side of human nature, examining instances where credulity and elaborate schemes have led to widespread social manipulation.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. 200 Portraits (Wood Engravings) (illustrator). First American Edition. 527 Pp. Original Salmon Cloth Spine, Paper Label, Over Beige Boards, Original Endpapers Etc., Unsophisticated. No Marks. Per Davenport's "Advertisement" On The Copyright Page, "The English Work, Of Which This Is Substantially A Reprint, Was Prepared With Care And Accuracy, And Brought Down To The End Of The Year 1831. Various Alterations And Improvements Have Been Made, And Several European, And About Three Hundred American Names Have Been Added In The Present Edition. It Is Now Believed To Be A Correct And Convenient Manual Of Biography, And Well Adapted To The Wants Of The American Public." Although Covers Worn, With Spine Cloth Loose Along Rear Spine Edge, And Chipping To The Spine Label, The Book Appears Unread, Clean And Fresh Except For Light Foxing. The Publisher, Gray And Bowen, Published The American Almanac From 1830, Also Various Reference Works, Gift Books, Etc.