Hoaxes, Swindles and Cheats; 1954

Item sets: The Sphex Club Papers; Jones Memorial Library Manuscripts Collection

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Identifier: MS1133-0150
Title: Hoaxes, Swindles and Cheats; 1954
Description: he paper titled "Hoaxes, Swindles and Cheats" explores various historical and modern deceptions, swindles, and hoaxes, examining their evolution and impact on society. The author discusses numerous cases, from the Cardiff Giant to the Piltdown Man, illustrating how these events often start as innocent pranks but can escalate into large-scale frauds or cultural phenomena. The discussion includes both humorous anecdotes and serious scams, highlighting the thin line between playful trickery and harmful deceit.
Date: 14 May 1954
Creator: Capron, John D.
topic: talk; lecture; SPHEX Club; John D. Capron; Capron; 1954; hoaxes; swindles; cheats; Cardiff Giant; Piltdown Man; Theodosia Burr; historical deceptions; recurring hoaxes; American folklore; nutmeg swindle; sea serpent sightings; Atlantic crossing hoax; swindles prevention; medium tricks; chain letters; Propaganda; historical swindles; financial frauds; gullibility
Type: Text
Genre: lectures
Digital Format: application/pdf
Language: English
Repository: George M. Jones Library Association
Rights: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
Rights Holder: John D. Capron