A Story of Ambition in 50 Hoaxes: From the Trojan Horse to Fake Tech Support [Paperback]

The hoaxes here are colorful by far. Eatondoesn't sensationalize them; the stories [are] allowed to speak for themselves,and they display great grip. There is a hoax for every mood: cheat, propaganda,assault, cruelty, inventions of merit, a more nuanced appreciation of art, andmarvel. We have met the hoaxsters, and they are us: family stories, humanprogress, and often enough the pinball nature of our history. In a broad-ranging and fascinating study of artifice, Eaton raises intriguing questions about human instincts, especially the ones to deceive and believe. Simultaneously available: A History of Travel in 50 Vehicles. Ages 12up.