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The Natural History Of Humbugs (1847)

The Natural History Of Humbugs (1847)

Angus Bethune Reach

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781104919665
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''The Natural History of Humbugs'' is a book written by Angus Bethune Reach in 1847. The book is an entertaining and informative exploration of the various types of humbugs that exist in society. A humbug is defined as a person or thing that deceives or misleads others, often for personal gain. The book covers a wide range of humbugs, including political humbugs, religious humbugs, medical humbugs, and financial humbugs. Each type of humbug is described in detail, with examples and anecdotes to illustrate the author’s points. The book also explores the psychology behind humbugs, examining why people are so easily fooled and why humbugs continue to exist in society. The author argues that humbugs are often the result of a combination of ignorance, greed, and a desire for power and influence. Overall, ''The Natural History of Humbugs'' is a fascinating and insightful look at a timeless phenomenon that continues to affect society today. It is a must-read for anyone interested in human psychology, history, or social commentary.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.

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