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The Rise of the Indian Rope Trick: The Biography of a Legend (Hardcover)

by Peter Lamont (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 264 pages
  • Publisher: Little, Brown (1 Jan 2004)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0316724300
  • ISBN-13: 978-0316724302
  • Product Dimensions: 20 x 13 x 3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 482,406 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Ireland on Sunday

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5.0 out of 5 stars stranger than fiction, 21 Jan 2004
This is a genuinely weird and wonderful story. The birth of a hoax, the rise of a legend, and a load of bizarre characters and fascinating snippets of history. Incredibly clear writing and some wicked dry humour. Brilliant!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Simply outstanding!, 14 Aug 2006
By S. Justice "themadscotsmanuk" (Edinburgh, Scotland) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Rise of the Indian Rope Trick: How a Spectacular Hoax Became History (Paperback)
Simply put this is one of the most enjoyable books I've read in a long time! Expertly written in a style which draws the reader into both the story and establishes a form of rapport with the author. The content is extremely factual and covers the fascinating origins and history of this legendary hoax, it should appeal to most readers, even those who are not normally a fan of books with a historical content. I would happily recommend this book to anyone!
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