The Giant and how he humbugged America, Jim Murphy
Type
Label
The Giant and how he humbugged America, Jim Murphy
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (p. 107-108) and index
resource.biographical
contains biographical information
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
The Giant and how he humbugged America
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
748941813
Responsibility statement
Jim Murphy
Summary
An account of how the Cardiff Giant mystery snowballed into one of America's biggest money-making spectacles--and scams. Author Jim Murphy explores the power of 19th-century media and the unexpected ripple effect that a single corrupt mastermind can produce when given a stage
Table Of Contents
The discovery -- Word spreads -- The scientists' opinions -- Open for business -- Changes -- Embarrassing accusations -- The ugly truth -- A giant move -- Enter Barnum -- Giant problems all around -- A giant farewell -- A final resting place -- Other famous hoaxes
Target audience
pre adolescent