The World's Wildest Cons: Incredible True Tales of Hustles, Frauds and Swindles
Exploring the con artist and their audacity, this book brings together true stories of swindlers of all genders across history, from those whose lives have been popularized by the media, to forgotten yet notable criminals. This is a journey through time that shows how as technology involved, the con artist was often at the bleeding edge of innovation to evolve their grifts. From gamblers to quack doctors, the cons here are from all walks of life and of many different dispositions. For a true crime fan looking for something lighter, or anybody interested in a history of the grift, this book delivers the stories of what these people tried to swindle.
(This new remainder book contains a sharpie mark on the top or bottom edge.)