Women swindlers in America
1860-1920
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Author
Publication
2007 - McFarland & Company, Jefferson, NC, North Carolina
Language
English
Word Count
59,500 words, Guess
Page Count
238 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL17161139M
- ISBN-139780786430390
- OCLC Control Number85692773
- Library of Congress Control Number2007007482
Classifications
- DDC364.16/3092273
- LCCHV6695 .S44 2007
Description
"Studies frauds and swindles perpetrated by women, and offers character studies of several key female swindlers including Ann O'Delia Diss Debar, Mabel Parker, and Sarah Casselman, among others. Frauds covered include spiritually-based crimes (i.e. deceptive séances, "spirit writing") and love crimes (i.e. matrimonial racketeering), as well as "sob story" panhandling, counterfeiting, faking wealth, and pension fraud"--Provided by publisher.
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Genres
- Case studies.
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