Sketches of Imposture, Deception, and Credulity

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By Listen TheBook Posted on Jun 1, 2023

In Category - Psychology, Social Science (Culture & Anthropology)

Authors: Richard Alfred Davenport In Year : 1845

Book Language: English

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Chapter I: Introductory Remarks
Chapter II: On Ancient Oracles, etc.
Chapter III: False Messiahs, Prophets, and Miracles, Part 1
Chapter III: False Messiahs, Prophets, and Miracles, Part 2
Chapter IV: Roman Catholic Superstitions, etc.
Chapter V: Royal Imposters
Chapter VI: Disguises Assumed by, or in Behalf of, Royalty, Part 1
Chapter VI: Disguises Assumed by, or in Behalf of, Royalty, Part 2
Chapter VII: Military Strategems
Chapter VIII: Malingering, or Simulation of Diseases
Chapter IX: Miscellaneous Imposters and Impostures, Part 1
Chapter IX: Miscellaneous Imposters and Impostures, Part 2
Chapter X: Literary Imposters and Disguises, Part 1
Chapter X: Literary Imposters and Disguises, Part 2
Chapter X: Literary Imposters and Disguises, Part 3
Chapter XI: Impostures in Engraving
Chapter XII: Forged Inscriptions and Spurious Medals
Chapter XIII: Attempt to Steal the Regalia from the Tower
Chapter XIV: Vampyrism
Chapter XV: Juggling
Chapter XVI: Prodigies
Chapter XVII: The Delusions of Alchemy
Chapter XVIII: Astrology
Chapter XIX: Medical Delusions and Frauds, Part 1
Chapter XIX: Medical Delusions and Frauds, Part 2
Concluding Chapter: Miscellaneous

This book contains many brief tales from history of commoners pretending to be kings and kings pretending to be commoners. Learn the fate of a Dutch merchant who wanted a kiss from the disguised Peter the Great's wife. Learn how a farmer's daughter born in 1750 in England gained attention and fame in many lands, and why her death was disbelieved. Learn about early vampires and ghosts. Find out the answers to these and other stories within this book. (Summary by mleigh)