Publisher's Synopsis
Forging Ahead: The True Story Of The Upward Progress Of Thomas James Wise is a biography written by Wilfred Partington. The book tells the story of Thomas James Wise, a notorious literary forger who rose to prominence in the early 20th century. Wise was known for his ability to create convincing forgeries of rare books and manuscripts, and he became a respected figure in the world of book collecting. However, his success was built on a foundation of deceit, and it eventually led to his downfall. Partington's book explores the life and career of Thomas James Wise, tracing his rise to fame and his eventual exposure as a fraud. The book provides a fascinating look at the world of rare book collecting and the lengths that some people will go to in order to achieve success. It is a compelling read for anyone interested in history, literature, or true crime.Prince Of Book Collectors, Bibliographer Extraordinary And Otherwise.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.
