Memoirs of **** (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781178384444)

"Memoirs of ****" is the purported autobiography of George Psalmanazar, a literary forger who famously posed as the first Formosan to visit Europe. Published in 1765, this captivating memoir recounts Psalmanazar's early life, travels, and eventual exposure as a fraud. The work provides insight into the intellectual and social climate of 18th-century England, and explores themes of identity, deception, and the power of narrative. This autobiography remains a significant historical document, offering a glimpse into the life of a man who captivated and confounded his contemporaries.

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