Thieves of Threadneedle Street: the incredible true story of the American forgers who nearly broke the bank of England
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In the summer of 1873, four American forgers went on trial at the Old Bailey for the greatest fraud the world had ever seen. The attempted crime: stealing five million dollars from the Bank of England from under the noses of its unsuspecting officials. Nicholas Booth tells the extraordinary true story of the forgers' earliest escapades in Chicago, Louisville, and Manhattan, culminating with the heist at the world's leading financial institution. With its cast of improbable villains, curious coincidences, and extraordinary adventures, it is an astounding international caper with twists and turns that often defy belief. It includes a colorful cast of supporting characters - crooked policemen, corrupt officials, bribable warders, and love interests of varying hues of respectability: femme fatales, innocent lovers, hookers, and dupes. With access to previously unopened archives, Nicholas Booth has unearthed the greatest untold crime saga of the Victorian Era.
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Booth, N. (2016). Thieves of Threadneedle Street: the incredible true story of the American forgers who nearly broke the bank of England. [United States], Pegasus Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Booth, Nicholas, 1964-. 2016. Thieves of Threadneedle Street: The Incredible True Story of the American Forgers Who Nearly Broke the Bank of England. [United States], Pegasus Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Booth, Nicholas, 1964-, Thieves of Threadneedle Street: The Incredible True Story of the American Forgers Who Nearly Broke the Bank of England. [United States], Pegasus Books, 2016.
MLA Citation (style guide)Booth, Nicholas. Thieves of Threadneedle Street: The Incredible True Story of the American Forgers Who Nearly Broke the Bank of England. [United States], Pegasus Books, 2016.
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