The Rise of the Indian Rope Trick by Peter Lamont

Basic Books. Used - Very Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

Basic Books, 2001. Hardcover. Good. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Basic Books, 2004. Hardcover. Good. Disclaimer:Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Basic Books, 2004-11-30. 2nd. hardcover. Used: Good.

Thunder's Mouth Press, 2004-11-30. First American Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Minor shelf wear to binding. Dj lightly worn around edges. Dust Jacket protected by mylar cover.

New York, NY: Thunder's Mouth Press. 2004. 1st. Hardcover. As New in Near Fine jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. . MAGIC-This regular size hardcover is NEW in a nf jacket that has a bit of bending along the lower edge. white w/purple lettering. .

New York: Thunder's Mouth Press, 2005. First American Edition. Hardback. An exceptional copy; fine in an equally fine dw. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new.; 8vo 8"" - 9"" tall; 264 pages; Description: xxiii, 264 p. : ill. ; 20 cm. Subjects: Magic tricks --India --History --Legends --History and criticism --Great Britain --Intellectual life --19th century --20th century. Summary: We assume that the Indian rope trick is a piece of ancient Hindu magic. But think again: it is actually the product of a hoax which appeared in the Chicago Tribune in 1890. This wonderfully researched, playfully written book takes us on a journey through Victorian society where we discover the interest in magic of Charles Dickens; Alfred Russell Wallace; Edward, Prince of Wales; Lord Northbrook and Charles Darwin. We learn how in an age of reason the British came to love all things Oriental and how the legend of the rope trick came to be… Read More

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Basic Books, 2004-11-30. 2nd. hardcover. Used:Good.

Thunder's Mouth Press. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!