Sketches of Imposture, Deception, and Credulity
Richard Alfred Davenport
Play
Length 10 h 8 min
Chapters 26
First published 1845
This book contains many brief tales from history of commoners pretending to be kings and kings pretending to be commoners. Learn the fate of a Dutch merchant who wanted a kiss from the disguised Peter the Great's wife. Learn how a farmer's daughter born in 1750 in England gained attention and fame in many lands, and why her death was disbelieved. Learn about early vampires and ghosts. Find out the answers to these and other stories within this book. (Summary by mleigh)
Chapters
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Chapter I: Introductory Remarks Read by Kerry Adams 10:09
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Chapter II: On Ancient Oracles, etc. Read by ahinsa 43:19
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Chapter III: False Messiahs, Prophets, and Miracles, Part 1 Read by ahinsa 33:26
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Chapter III: False Messiahs, Prophets, and Miracles, Part 2 Read by ahinsa 37:31
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Chapter IV: Roman Catholic Superstitions, etc. Read by M. A, Henson 23:35
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Chapter V: Royal Imposters Read by M. A, Henson 27:33
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Chapter VI: Disguises Assumed by, or in Behalf of, Royalty, Part 1 Read by Rosemary McDonald (1938-2025) 29:36
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Chapter VI: Disguises Assumed by, or in Behalf of, Royalty, Part 2 Read by Rosemary McDonald (1938-2025) 23:50
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Chapter VII: Military Strategems Read by ToddHW 16:31
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Chapter VIII: Malingering, or Simulation of Diseases Read by TR Love 19:05
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Chapter IX: Miscellaneous Imposters and Impostures, Part 1 Read by nathanmeyers 25:55
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Chapter IX: Miscellaneous Imposters and Impostures, Part 2 Read by nathanmeyers 16:49
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Chapter X: Literary Imposters and Disguises, Part 1 Read by Rosemary McDonald (1938-2025) 44:03
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Chapter X: Literary Imposters and Disguises, Part 2 Read by Rosemary McDonald (1938-2025) 24:49
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Chapter X: Literary Imposters and Disguises, Part 3 Read by Rosemary McDonald (1938-2025) 33:45
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Chapter XI: Impostures in Engraving Read by Claudia Caldi 5:46
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Chapter XII: Forged Inscriptions and Spurious Medals Read by gont 11:45
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Chapter XIII: Attempt to Steal the Regalia from the Tower Read by Availle 7:29
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Chapter XIV: Vampyrism Read by ostrichreads 12:16
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Chapter XV: Juggling Read by ToddHW 16:50
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Chapter XVI: Prodigies Read by Availle 19:07
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Chapter XVII: The Delusions of Alchemy Read by Martin Hill 31:43
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Chapter XVIII: Astrology Read by Martin Hill 13:03
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Chapter XIX: Medical Delusions and Frauds, Part 1 Read by docdlmartin 32:01
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Chapter XIX: Medical Delusions and Frauds, Part 2 Read by docdlmartin 25:49
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Concluding Chapter: Miscellaneous Read by Rosemary McDonald (1938-2025) 22:09
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