Sketches of Imposture, Deception, and Credulity is a book written by Richard Alfred Davenport in 1837. The book is a collection of stories and anecdotes about various forms of fraud and deception that have been perpetrated throughout history. Davenport examines the psychology of deception and the ways in which people can be easily fooled, often by their own beliefs and biases. He explores a wide range of topics, including hoaxes, forgeries, false...