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“Francis Wheen takes a hugely enjoyable sweep through the tangled thickets of superstition and gullibility in which modern man likes to ramble. He takes particular delight in reminding us how easily fools are parted from their money and how many of them there are.”

Quote by Ferdinand Mount

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Ferdinand Mount

Ferdinand Mount is a British writer born on July 2, 1939. His works span a variety of fields including history, politics, and biography, known for their in-depth research and unique perspective. more

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