ABOUT THE BOOK

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    Accession Number

 B2650

    Title

 Taking A Risk: Historical And Hysterical Look At The Purveyors Of Death, Doom And Destruction

    Author

 Willis, Robin R

    Publisher

 Witherby & Co Ltd

    ISBN

 948691 59 x

     Summary

This books sets out to put things right, and it is hoped that it may prove a useful reference for people looking for humorous or interesting snippets relating to one of the largest industries of our time. In pursuing the historical and hysterical through the following chapters one cannot help but notice that over the years the way people behave has not altered all that much. Even in the earliest accounts one encounters the devious, the eccentrics, the power-seekers and the plain dishonest. Double-crossing, double-dealing and cheating were commonplace, and dishonest, inflated and exaggerated claims were considered fair game.