Hamer, Mick
A Most Deliberate Swindle
- ISBN 13:
- 9781910453421
- author:
- Hamer, Mick
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- RedDoor Publishing Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 13.8 centimetres (0.35 kg
- Genre:
- History, Social History, Nonfiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
A Most Deliberate Swindle: How Edwardian Fraudsters Pulled the Plug on the Electric Bus and Left Our Cities Gasping for Breath by Mick Hamer. In 1906, London's newspapers eagerly awaited the unveiling of the electrobus, hailed as a cleaner alternative to horse-drawn carriages. However, behind the scenes, a group of unscrupulous financiers had other plans. Their scheme would ultimately lead to the downfall of the London Electrobus Company and leave the city's residents struggling with polluted air. This book delves into one of history's most infamous scams, revealing how greed and deception led to the demise of a revolutionary transportation system. With vivid storytelling and meticulous research, A Most Deliberate Swindle uncovers the fascinating story behind this historic event, which continues to have an impact on our cities today.
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