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Counterfeit Hero: Fritz Duquesne, Adventurer And Spy
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Participation In The Zulu And Boer Wars And Two World Wars Didn'T Make Fritz Duquesne A Hero. His Heroics Were As Counterfeit As The Medals He Wore. But His Incredibly Colorful Life Was Filled With Drama, Danger, And High Adventure, And Art Ronnie Captures Them All On The Pages Of This Book.Friends Called Duquesne The Best Company In The World. Prison Officials Considered Him One Of The Most Dangerous Criminals In The United States. Fbi Agents Hot On His Trail Found Him Likable. At One Time Or Another The South Africaborn Soldier Of Fortune Was A Prisoner Of War, Explorer, African Hunting Adviser To Teddy Roosevelt, Inventor, Reporter, Novelist, Publicist For Joseph P. Kennedy'S Movie Company, Stockbroker, Womanizer, Spy, Murderer, And Certified Lunatic. Thanks To The Classic 1945 Movie The House On 92Nd Street, He Is Best Remembered As The Central Figure In A Ring Of Thirtythree Nazi Spies Arrested In New York City In 1941. Fbi Director J. Edgar Hoover Called Their Arrest The Greatest Spy Roundup In U.S. History, And Their Trial Was One Of The Nation'S Longest And Most Celebrated. For Duquesne, It Was The End Of A Fortyyear Adventure.This Meticulously Researched Biography Offers The Truest Account Possible Of Duquesne, An Obscure And Illusory Figure In The Secretive World Of Spies. His Story Has Been Gathered From Primary Sources, Including His Friends, His Prison Records In South Africa, Bermuda, And America, His Personal Letters, Documents In The National Archives, Interviews With Fbi Agents Who Investigated Him, And Information From Bureau Files, As Well As Accounts Of His Activities Published At The Time. The Wealth Of Illustrations Accompanying The Text Show Duquesne From The Age Of Twenty, When He Was The Handsomest Man And Deadliest Swordsman In Europe, To His Last Years In Prison, Ill And Barely Recognizable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main subject of 'Counterfeit Hero: Fritz Duquesne, Adventurer and Spy'? A: The book details the life of Fritz Duquesne, a soldier of fortune known for his involvement in various wars and espionage activities, presenting a meticulously researched biography of his colorful and controversial life.
- Q: Is this book based on real events? A: Yes, the book is a nonfiction biography based on real events, utilizing primary sources such as prison records, personal letters, and interviews with FBI agents to present an accurate account of Duquesne's life.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as a used book in good condition, which means it may show some signs of wear but is overall well-preserved and readable.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Counterfeit Hero: Fritz Duquesne, Adventurer and Spy' is Art Ronnie.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 390 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is bound in hardcover, providing durability and a professional appearance.
- Q: When was 'Counterfeit Hero' published? A: The book was published on January 1, 1995.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: The book falls under the genre of Biographies & Memoirs.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations? A: Yes, the book features a wealth of illustrations that depict various stages of Duquesne's life.
- Q: Is this book suitable for fans of historical biographies? A: Yes, this biography is well-suited for readers interested in historical figures, espionage, and military history, offering deep insights into a unique life.