Swindling Exposed From The Diary Of William B Moreau King Of Fakirs

""Swindling Exposed From The Diary Of William B. Moreau King Of Fakirs"" is a book written by J.B. Costello that provides a detailed account of the life of William B. Moreau, a notorious con artist who became known as the ""King of Fakirs"". The book is based on Moreau's personal diary, which was discovered after his death, and provides a rare insight into the mind of a master swindler. The book begins by tracing Moreau's early life, from his humble beginnings as a street performer to his rise to fame as a successful con artist. It explores the various scams and schemes that he used to defraud his victims, including his infamous ""gold brick"" scam and his use of fake clairvoyants to swindle wealthy clients. Throughout the book, Costello also provides an analysis of Moreau's psychology, examining the motivations and thought processes that drove him to become a professional swindler. He also explores the wider context of Moreau's life, including the social and economic conditions that made it possible for him to succeed in his chosen profession. Overall, ""Swindling Exposed From The Diary Of William B. Moreau King Of Fakirs"" offers a fascinating and insightful look into the world of con artistry, as well as a compelling portrait of one of its most successful practitioners.Methods Of The Crooks Explained. History Of The Worst Gang That Ever Infested This Country. Names, Locations And Incidents. A Volume Of Intense Interest. Truth Stranger Than Fiction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.