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The Century of Deception

The Century of Deception

The Birth of the Hoax in Eighteenth-Century England

‘Fake news’ is considered a modern phenomenon, but improbable stories have gained widespread credence for centuries. Ian Keable, a professional magician and one-time hoaxer himself, unearths the tall tales that tricked the public of Georgian England: a man who promised to climb into a bottle on the London stage; a Chinese temple in the clouds; and a woman who gave birth to a litter of rabbits.

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Publisher: Westbourne
Year: 2021
Format: Hardback
Pages: 314pp
Illustrated: Yes
Dimensions: 241x162mm
ISBN: 9781908906441
Condition: New
Weight: 0.6kg

Product code:

518899

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