Sketches of Imposture, Deception, and Credulity


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(4 stars; 1 reviews)

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) (10 hr 7 min)

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Chapter I: Introductory Remarks 10:09 Gelesen von Kerry Adams
Chapter II: On Ancient Oracles, etc. 43:19 Gelesen von ahinsa
Chapter III: False Messiahs, Prophets, and Miracles, Part 1 33:26 Gelesen von ahinsa
Chapter III: False Messiahs, Prophets, and Miracles, Part 2 37:31 Gelesen von ahinsa
Chapter IV: Roman Catholic Superstitions, etc. 23:35 Gelesen von M. A, Henson
Chapter V: Royal Imposters 27:33 Gelesen von M. A, Henson
Chapter VI: Disguises Assumed by, or in Behalf of, Royalty, Part 1 29:36 Gelesen von Rosemary McDonald (1938-2025)
Chapter VI: Disguises Assumed by, or in Behalf of, Royalty, Part 2 23:50 Gelesen von Rosemary McDonald (1938-2025)
Chapter VII: Military Strategems 16:31 Gelesen von ToddHW
Chapter VIII: Malingering, or Simulation of Diseases 19:05 Gelesen von TR Love
Chapter IX: Miscellaneous Imposters and Impostures, Part 1 25:55 Gelesen von nathanmeyers
Chapter IX: Miscellaneous Imposters and Impostures, Part 2 16:49 Gelesen von nathanmeyers
Chapter X: Literary Imposters and Disguises, Part 1 44:03 Gelesen von Rosemary McDonald (1938-2025)
Chapter X: Literary Imposters and Disguises, Part 2 24:49 Gelesen von Rosemary McDonald (1938-2025)
Chapter X: Literary Imposters and Disguises, Part 3 33:45 Gelesen von Rosemary McDonald (1938-2025)
Chapter XI: Impostures in Engraving 5:46 Gelesen von Claudia Caldi
Chapter XII: Forged Inscriptions and Spurious Medals 11:45 Gelesen von gont
Chapter XIII: Attempt to Steal the Regalia from the Tower 7:29 Gelesen von Availle
Chapter XIV: Vampyrism 12:16 Gelesen von ostrichreads
Chapter XV: Juggling 16:50 Gelesen von ToddHW
Chapter XVI: Prodigies 19:07 Gelesen von Availle
Chapter XVII: The Delusions of Alchemy 31:43 Gelesen von Martin Hill
Chapter XVIII: Astrology 13:03 Gelesen von Martin Hill
Chapter XIX: Medical Delusions and Frauds, Part 1 32:01 Gelesen von docdlmartin
Chapter XIX: Medical Delusions and Frauds, Part 2 25:49 Gelesen von docdlmartin
Concluding Chapter: Miscellaneous 22:09 Gelesen von Rosemary McDonald (1938-2025)

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