Thrilling Thieves : : Liars, Cheats, and Cons who Changed History

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Call Number: Y 920 Du, Kids Book / Nonfiction / Biography / General / Thrilling Thieves
On Shelf At: Downtown Library, Malletts Creek Branch

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Malletts Kids Books 4-week checkout	Kids Book / Nonfiction / Biography / General / Thrilling Thieves	4-week checkout	On Shelf
Pittsfield Kids Books 4-week checkout	Kids Book / Nonfiction / Biography / General / Thrilling Thieves	4-week checkout	Due 05-25-2024

The Venetians -- Francisco Pizarro -- Queen Elizabeth I of England -- Catherine the Great -- Napoleon Bonaparte -- Madame Cheng -- Robert Fortune -- Robert Smalls -- William Tweed -- Thomas Edison -- Vincenzo Peruggia -- Klaus Fuchs.
"What do Mother Theresa, Honest Abe, and Mahatma Gandhi have in common? They're all too good for this book, that's what. Sure, you'll find some familiar faces like Queen Elizabeth I and Thomas Edison in here, but you'll learn that behind their angelic smiles were cunning con artists who stole their way to gold and greatness. Follow the trail of twelve trouble-makers to learn what really made the Mona Lisa the most iconic painting in the world, meet the most powerful pirate from history (it's probably not who you're expecting), and watch empires rise and fall with the theft of a simple tea plant. Turns out our world owes a lot to those who dabble on the dark side. If you're not scared of crooks and criminals, take a peek at this new side of history..." -- Book jacket.

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