Wakeling's classic introduction to Egyptian archaeological forgeries is filled with anecdotes, descriptions, and reference images. First published in 1912, the text provides an overview of common fake Egyptian artifacts and the methods used to create them.
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LETTERS ON NATURAL MAGIC
SIR DAVID BREWSTER
Sir David Brewster (1781-1868) wrote this fascinating volume to illustrate the use of scientific principles by ancient governments and religious orders, where they intended to delude and frighten the populace. He also covers other natural wonders and curiosities, (optical, chemical, auditory, physical, etc.), providing logical reasoning to counter superstition, while also recognizing the hand of the Creator.
Robert Munro's classic, Archaeology and False Antiquities (1905), presents a history (and debate) over a wide range of forged, misidentified, and controversial antiquities and fake artifacts. These include alleged neolithic flints, carvings of mammoths, the Calaveras skull from California, the Dumbuck Crannog, and Celtic artifacts.
P. T. Barnum's classic work, Humbugs of the World, continues to enlighten and entertain, giving example after example of frauds, scams, deceits, and self-deceits in every aspect of life: religion, business, medicine, science, and entertainment.
