Empire of deception : from Chicago to Nova Scotia - the incredible story of a master swindler who seduced a city and captivated the nation
Book |
First Canadian edition. |
Harper Avenue,
Toronto :
[2015]
- 3 of 3 Copies Available at Libraries in Niagara Cooperative (Show)
- 1 of 1 Copy Available at Port Colborne Library
- 0 current holds with 3 total copies.
| Branch | Call Number | Location | Holdable? | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Colborne | 364.163092 JOB | Adult Non-fiction | Copy hold / Volume hold | Available |
About
Empire of deception is a detailed account of a man and an era; it is a fascinating look at the methods of swindlers throughout history. Leo Koretz was the Bernie Madoff of his day, and Dean Jobb shows us that the dream of easy wealth is a timeless commodity.
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Details
- ISBN: 9781443441087
- ISBN: 1443441082
- Physical Description: x, 336 pages : illustrations, mapsprint
- Edition: First Canadian edition.
- Publisher: Toronto : Harper Avenue, [2015]
- Copyright: ©2015
- General Note: LSC 29.99
- Bibliography, etc. Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Related
Subjects
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Koretz, Leo,
1879-1925.
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Swindlers and swindling >
Illinois >
Chicago >
Biography.
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Lawyers >
Illinois >
Chicago >
Biography.
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Fugitives from justice >
Nova Scotia >
Halifax >
Biography.
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Capitalists and financiers.
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Ponzi schemes >
Illinois >
Chicago >
History >
20th century.
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Commercial crimes >
Illinois >
Chicago >
History >
20th century.
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Chicago (Ill.) >
Biography.
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Chicago (Ill.) >
Social conditions >
20th century.
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Chicago (Ill.) >
Economic conditions >
20th century.