Publisher's Synopsis
""Cuthbert Conny-Catcher: The Defense Of Conny-Catching, 1592"" is a book written by a notorious con artist known as Conny-Catcher, who goes by the name Cuthbert. The book, published in 1592, is a defense of the practice of conning people, also known as conny-catching. In the book, Cuthbert argues that conny-catching is a legitimate profession and that it is a necessary part of society. He claims that con artists provide a valuable service by exposing people's weaknesses and teaching them to be more cautious and aware. Cuthbert also provides detailed descriptions of various conning techniques and how they can be used to deceive people. He includes examples of successful cons he has pulled off in the past and gives advice on how to avoid being caught. Overall, ""Cuthbert Conny-Catcher: The Defense Of Conny-Catching, 1592"" is a fascinating glimpse into the world of con artists in the 16th century. It provides insight into the mindset and methods of these individuals and sheds light on the social and economic factors that contributed to the rise of conning as a profession.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.
