It was beautiful and simple as all truly great swindles are.

O. Henry

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Topic

Swindles and scams

Author

O. Henry

Source

The Octopus Marooned The Gentle Grafter

Medium

Short story

Language

English

Time

1908 1900s 20th century

Occupation

Writer

From

United States

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Citation

O. Henry. "The Octopus Marooned." The Gentle Grafter. The McClure Company, 1908.

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Author

Joseph Conrad
Source
Lord Jim
Medium
Novel
Language
English
Time
1900 1900s 19th century
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Citation

Conrad, Joseph. "Lord Jim: A Sketch." Blackwood's Magazine. Edinburgh: William Blackwood & Sons, Oct. 1899-Nov. 1900.