Sketches of Imposture Deception and Credulity

This book explores the realm of deception and credulity through history by examining a number of famous cases of imposture, such as the case of the Cock Lane Ghost and the false claims of an Irish sailor to be the lost Dauphin of France. Blending history and commentary, this book is a fascinating look at the ways in which we can be deceived and the reasons why we sometimes believe bizarre claims.

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