A Famous Forgery - Percy Fitzgerald

""A Famous Forgery: Being The Story Of The Unfortunate Doctor Dodd"" is a book written by Percy Fitzgerald. The book tells the true story of Dr. William Dodd, a well-respected clergyman and writer in 18th century England who fell into financial ruin and resorted to forging bonds in order to pay off his debts. The book follows Dodd's rise to fame, his fall from grace, and his eventual trial and execution for his crimes. Fitzgerald's writing provides a detailed account of the events leading up to Dodd's downfall, as well as the social and political climate of the time. The book also explores the themes of greed, desperation, and the consequences of one's actions. Overall, ""A Famous Forgery"" is a captivating and insightful read about a notorious historical figure and the scandal that rocked 18th century England.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.

EAN: 9781430461722