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The Rise of the Indian Rope Trick: How a Spectacular Hoax Became History (Paperback)

by Peter Lamont (Author)

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Paperback: 288 pages
Publisher: Abacus; New edition edition (5 May 2005)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0349118248
ISBN-13: 978-0349118246
Product Dimensions: 19.8 x 13.8 x 2.2 cm

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5.0 out of 5 stars stranger than fiction, 21 Jan 2004

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This review is from: The Rise of the Indian Rope Trick: The Biography of a Legend (Hardcover)

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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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history of this legendary hoax, it should appeal to most readers, even those who are not normally a fan of books with a historical content.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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