Memoirs Of The Northern Imposter Or Prince Of Swindlers: Being A Faithful Narrative Of The Adventures And Deceptions Of James George Semple, Commonly

By James George Semple

Book Overview

Memoirs of the Northern Imposter or Prince of Swindlers is a book written by James George Semple in 1786. The book is a first-hand account of the adventures and deceptions of Semple, who was commonly known as Major Semple. The book is a memoir that details the life and exploits of Semple, who was a notorious swindler and con artist in Northern England during the late 18th century. Semple's life is chronicled from his early years to his rise as a successful con artist, and his eventual downfall and imprisonment. The book provides a fascinating insight into the life of a con artist during this period, and the various tricks and scams that were used to deceive people. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of crime and deception, and provides a unique glimpse into the world of a master swindler.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165476185
• ISBN13: 9781165476183
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 162 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"