[PDF] Hoaxes Humbugs And Spectacles eBook

Author : P. T. Barnum
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 17,85 MB
Release : 2022-05-17
Category : True Crime
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The Humbugs of the World, subtitled "An Account of Humbugs, Delusions, Impositions, Quackeries, Deceits and Deceivers Generally, in All Ages" is a book about hoaxes by famous American businessman P. T. Barnum. Barnum tells tales of some of the world's greatest deceits, cheats, cons, and delusions, all of which go under the definition of "humbug". He takes the reader on a tour of flakes through history, describing the ways in which even the brightest fell for the conmen and hucksters of their times. The book also shows just how little changes through the centuries, and how many of the descriptions of cons, swindles and quacks are as relevant today as in Barnum's time.

Author : P. T. Barnum
Publisher : Standard Ebooks
Page : 395 pages
File Size : 38,14 MB
Release : 2021-06-04T23:27:04Z
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“Humbug … I won’t believe it,” is Scrooge’s response when confronted by the ghost of his dead partner Jacob Marley in A Christmas Carol, and just as surely as Dickens knows that ghosts are humbugs, so too does P. T. Barnum, writing a generation later. For Barnum, humbug begins in the Garden of Eden with the temptation of Eve, and permeates all of history, through every age and in every nation, right down to his own time, where the “Great Spirit Postmaster” publishes ghost letters from veterans recently perished in the Civil War. Barnum himself was often called the “Prince of Humbugs,” but he was no cynic. In this book he sets out to make his fellow citizens a little wiser via a catalog of colorful characters and events, and mocking commentaries about how a sensible person should be more skeptical. He goes after all kinds of classic humbugs like ghosts, witches, and spiritualists, but he also calls humbug on shady investment schemes, hoaxes, swindlers, guerrilla marketers, and political dirty tricksters, before shining a light on the patent medicines of his day, impure foods, and adulterated drinks. As a raconteur, Barnum is conversational and avuncular, sharing the wisdom of his years and opening an intimate window into the New England of the mid-19th century. This book is part of the Standard Ebooks project, which produces free public domain ebooks.

Author : P T Barnum
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Page : 0 pages
File Size : 36,43 MB
Release : 2024-04-13
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781835916056

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"The Humbugs of the World" is a book written by P.T. Barnum, the famous American showman, circus owner, and entrepreneur, first published in 1866. In this work, Barnum turns his keen eye for spectacle and entertainment towards exposing various frauds, scams, and deceits that were prevalent during his time. The book is structured as a series of exposés, where Barnum takes aim at a wide range of swindlers, charlatans, and tricksters who prey on the gullibility of the public for personal gain. He covers a diverse array of topics, including fraudulent medical practices, pseudosciences, spiritualism, fortune-telling, and investment schemes. Barnum's writing style is characterized by wit, humor, and a sense of moral indignation towards those who seek to deceive others. He draws upon his own experiences as a showman and promoter to offer insights into the techniques used by con artists to manipulate and exploit their victims. Despite its serious subject matter, "The Humbugs of the World" is an entertaining and engaging read, filled with colorful anecdotes, amusing anecdotes, and sharp observations. Barnum's larger-than-life personality shines through in his writing, making the book both informative and enjoyable. While some of the specific examples and references may be dated, the underlying message of skepticism, critical thinking, and vigilance against fraud remains relevant in today's world. "The Humbugs of the World" stands as a testament to Barnum's commitment to truth and transparency, as well as his belief in the power of education and enlightenment to combat deception and dishonesty.

Author : P. T. Barnum
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 50,20 MB
Release : 2019-11-21
Category : Fiction
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The Humbugs of the World is an essay by P.T. Barnum about the dogma of the humbug, otherwise known as the average liar. Contents: "CHAPTER I.—GENERAL VIEW OF THE SUBJECT.—​HUMBUG UNIVERSAL.—​IN RELIGION.—​IN POLITICS.—​IN BUSINESS.—​IN SCIENCE.—​IN MEDICINE.—​HOW IT IS TO CEASE.—​THE GREATEST HUMBUG OF ALL.11 CHAPTER II.—DEFINITION OF THE WORD HUMBUG.—​WARREN OF LONDON.—​GENIN THE HATTER.—​GOSLING'S BLACKING.18 CHAPTER III.—MONSIEUR MANGIN, THE FRENCH HUMBUG.29 CHAPTER IV.—OLD GRIZZLY ADAMS.37 CHAPTER V.—THE GOLDEN PIGEONS.—​GRIZZLY ADAMS.—​GERMAN CHEMIST.—​HAPPY FAMILY.—​FRENCH NATURALIST."

Author : P. T. Barnum
Publisher : e-artnow
Page : 315 pages
File Size : 33,51 MB
Release : 2019-12-18
Category : True Crime
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The Humbugs of the World is a book about hoaxes by famous American businessman P. T. Barnum. Barnum tells tales of some of the world's greatest deceits, cheats, cons, and delusions, all of which go under the definition of "humbug". He takes the reader on a tour of flakes through history, describing the ways in which even the brightest fell for the conmen and hucksters of their times. The book also shows just how little changes through the centuries, and how many of the descriptions of cons, swindles and quacks are as relevant today as in Barnum's time.

Author : Steven Guarnaccia
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 47,61 MB
Release : 2002-03
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780811832182

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This gorgeous gift book collects amazing images and examples from mother nature and man-made culture, from penguins on ice floes to nuns on ice skates. Includes hundreds of photos, clever commentary, and a chic design.