TAKEN FOR A RIDE The History of Cons and Con-men.

Hardback. The con-man is revealed as being a person of imagination, skill and daring - not merely a petty criminal motivated only by greed. Brilliant practical jokers, visionaries and would-be prophets are among their number. The con-man is unquestionably in a class apart from the common swindler. The author presents a diverse and diverting range of cons featuring amongst others : Pope Joan and the Chevalier d'Eon; Edward Talbot; Mary Toft; Count Victor Lustig; Atthur Orton; Smyth-Pigott + many more. With Bibliog. and Index. 224pp. 8vo. h/back. V. lightly browned edges, o/w covers F. in Vg+ dw.