In 1872, a Kentucky grifter and his cousin sold a worthless patch of dirt to the titans of Wall Street. The secret ingredient wasn't diamonds—it was pure, unadulterated Gilded Age hype.
Glitter & Greed: How Two Cousins Conned…
In 1872, a Kentucky grifter and his cousin sold a worthless patch of dirt to the titans of Wall Street. The secret ingredient wasn't diamonds—it was pure, unadulterated Gilded Age hype.