Yellow Kid Weil
Yellow Kid Weil
J. R. Weil
Cory Doctorow
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Yellow Kid Weil

Yellow Kid Weil: The Autobiography of America's Master Swindler as Told to W. T. Brannon

J. R. Weil
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Dive into the thrilling world of con artistry with "Yellow Kid Weil," penned by the master swindler himself, J.R. Weil. This captivating memoir unfolds the life and times of one of history’s most notorious scammers, offering an unvarnished peek into the mechanics of deceit that enabled him to charm and swindle millions from the unwary. Through a series of jaw-dropping anecdotes, Weil reveals the cunning strategies and audacious bluffs that made him a legend in the shadowy world of deceit. "Yellow Kid Weil" not only charts the rise and fall of a criminal genius but also serves as a fascinating mirror reflecting the dark underbelly of early 20th-century America. Weil's narrative, rich in detail and wit, captures the era's gullibility and greed, painting a vivid picture of a country on the precipice of modernity, ripe for the picking by those daring enough to exploit it. This book is an enthralling journey through the golden age of the con, filled with tales of ingenuity, risk, and the relentless pursuit of wealth by any means necessary.

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Released
1948
1 Jan
Length
297
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