"Prepare to be dazzled and delighted by P. T. Barnum's rollicking expose, 'The Humbugs of the World'. In this lively and entertaining book, Barnum pulls back the curtain on the world of deception, revealing the tricks and scams that have captivated-and sometimes confounded-audiences throughout history. From fraudulent mediums to cunning con artists, Barnum takes readers on a whirlwind tour of the greatest hoaxes and swindles of the 19th century. With his characteristic wit and charm, he exposes the tactics used by charlatans to exploit the gullible and separate them from their hard-earned…mehr
"Prepare to be dazzled and delighted by P. T. Barnum's rollicking expose, 'The Humbugs of the World'. In this lively and entertaining book, Barnum pulls back the curtain on the world of deception, revealing the tricks and scams that have captivated-and sometimes confounded-audiences throughout history. From fraudulent mediums to cunning con artists, Barnum takes readers on a whirlwind tour of the greatest hoaxes and swindles of the 19th century. With his characteristic wit and charm, he exposes the tactics used by charlatans to exploit the gullible and separate them from their hard-earned money. But 'The Humbugs of the World' is more than just a cautionary tale; it is a celebration of the human spirit and our capacity for wonder and amusement. Barnum's irrepressible enthusiasm and infectious optimism shine through on every page, reminding us that even in the face of deception and fraud, there is still joy to be found in the world. Whether you're a skeptic or a true believer, 'The Humbugs of the World' offers something for everyone. Join P. T. Barnum on a journey of discovery and delight, where every hoax and scam is a testament to the power of imagination and the enduring allure of the extraordinary."
Publisher's note Introduction Part I. Personal Reminiscences: 1. General view of the subject 2. Definition of the word humbug 3. Monsieur Mangin, the French humbug 4. Old Grizzly Adams 5. The golden pigeons 6. The whales, the angel fish, and the golden pigeon 7. Pease's horehound candy 8. Brandreth's pills Part II. The Spiritualists: 9. The Davenport brothers, their rise and progress 10. The spirit-rapping and medium humbugs 11. The 'Ballot-test' 12. Spiritual 'letters on the arm' 13. Demonstrations by 'Samson' under a table 14. Spiritual photographing 15. 'Banner of light' 16. Spiritualist humbugs waking up 17. The Davenport brothers shown up once more Part III. Trade and Business Impositions: 18. Adulterations of food 19. Adulteration in drinks 20. The Peter Funks and their functions 21. Lottery sharks 22. Another lottery humbug 23. A California coal mine Part IV. Money Manias: 24. The petroleum humbug 25. The tulipomania 26. John Bull's great money humbug 27. Business humbugs Part V. Medicine and Quacks: 28. Doctors and imagination 29. The consumptive remedy 30. Monsignore Cristoforo Rischi, or Il Créso, the nostrum-vendor of Florence Part VI. Hoaxes: 31. The Twenty-seventh-street ghost 32. The moon hoax 33. The miscegenation hoax Part VII. Ghosts and Witchcrafts: 34. Haunted houses 35. Haunted houses 36. Magical humbugs 37. Witchcraft 38. Charms and incantations Part VIII. Adventurers: 39. The Princess Cariboo, or, the Queen of the Isles 40. Count Cagliostro, alias Joseph Balsamo, known also as 'Cursed Joe' 41. The diamond necklace 42. The Count de St Germain: sage, prophet, and magician 43. Riza Bey, the Persian envoy to Louis XIV Part IX. Religous Humbugs: 44. Diamond cut diamond, or, Yankee superstitions 45. A religious humbug on John Bull 46. The first humbug in the world 47. Heathen humbugs 48. Modern heathen humbugs 49. Ordeals.
Publisher's note Introduction Part I. Personal Reminiscences: 1. General view of the subject 2. Definition of the word humbug 3. Monsieur Mangin, the French humbug 4. Old Grizzly Adams 5. The golden pigeons 6. The whales, the angel fish, and the golden pigeon 7. Pease's horehound candy 8. Brandreth's pills Part II. The Spiritualists: 9. The Davenport brothers, their rise and progress 10. The spirit-rapping and medium humbugs 11. The 'Ballot-test' 12. Spiritual 'letters on the arm' 13. Demonstrations by 'Samson' under a table 14. Spiritual photographing 15. 'Banner of light' 16. Spiritualist humbugs waking up 17. The Davenport brothers shown up once more Part III. Trade and Business Impositions: 18. Adulterations of food 19. Adulteration in drinks 20. The Peter Funks and their functions 21. Lottery sharks 22. Another lottery humbug 23. A California coal mine Part IV. Money Manias: 24. The petroleum humbug 25. The tulipomania 26. John Bull's great money humbug 27. Business humbugs Part V. Medicine and Quacks: 28. Doctors and imagination 29. The consumptive remedy 30. Monsignore Cristoforo Rischi, or Il Créso, the nostrum-vendor of Florence Part VI. Hoaxes: 31. The Twenty-seventh-street ghost 32. The moon hoax 33. The miscegenation hoax Part VII. Ghosts and Witchcrafts: 34. Haunted houses 35. Haunted houses 36. Magical humbugs 37. Witchcraft 38. Charms and incantations Part VIII. Adventurers: 39. The Princess Cariboo, or, the Queen of the Isles 40. Count Cagliostro, alias Joseph Balsamo, known also as 'Cursed Joe' 41. The diamond necklace 42. The Count de St Germain: sage, prophet, and magician 43. Riza Bey, the Persian envoy to Louis XIV Part IX. Religous Humbugs: 44. Diamond cut diamond, or, Yankee superstitions 45. A religious humbug on John Bull 46. The first humbug in the world 47. Heathen humbugs 48. Modern heathen humbugs 49. Ordeals.
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