A Famous Forgery

""A Famous Forgery: Being The Story Of The Unfortunate Doctor Dodd"" by Percy Fitzgerald is a non-fiction book that tells the story of William Dodd, an 18th-century English clergyman and scholar who was convicted of forgery and sentenced to death. The book provides a detailed account of Dodd's life, including his rise to prominence as a respected scholar and his eventual downfall due to his involvement in a forgery scheme. The author explores Dodd's motivations and the circumstances that led him to commit such a crime, as well as the legal and social context of the time. The book also delves into the public reaction to Dodd's case and the debates surrounding his punishment. Overall, ""A Famous Forgery"" is a fascinating look at a notorious criminal case and the society that produced it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.