The confidence man in American literature

The confidence man in American literature / Gary Lindberg.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Lindberg, Gary H., 1941-
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Oxford University Press, 1982.
Subjects:	American prose literature > History and criticism. Swindlers and swindling in literature. Swindlers and swindling > United States. United States > Civilization.

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