Publisher's Synopsis
Celebrated Claimants From Perkin Warbeck To Arthur Orton is a book written by John Boyd Thacher Collection and published in 1874. The book chronicles the lives of various individuals who claimed to be someone they were not, including Perkin Warbeck, who claimed to be the lost son of King Edward IV; Mary Carleton, who claimed to be a wealthy widow; and Arthur Orton, who claimed to be the long-lost heir to a wealthy estate. Thacher Collection examines each case in detail, providing historical context and analyzing the motivations behind each claim. The book is a fascinating exploration of human nature and the lengths people will go to achieve their desires. It is a must-read for anyone interested in history, psychology, or true crime.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
