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Sketches of Imposture, Deception, and Credulity

Sketches of Imposture, Deception, and Credulity

著者： Richard Alfred Davenport
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Dive into a captivating collection of historical tales where commoners don the guise of royalty and kings slip into the shoes of the everyday. Discover the intriguing story of a Dutch merchant who sought a kiss from the disguised wife of Peter the Great, and unravel the mystery surrounding a farmers daughter born in 1750 in England, whose fame spread far and wide, even as rumors of her death were met with disbelief. Explore early legends of vampires and ghosts, and uncover the answers to these tales and more within this fascinating book. (Summary by mleigh)Copyright Politics, Philosophy, Religion アート 世界 文学史・文学批評 社会科学 科学
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