Presents an account of the famous 1869 Cardiff Giant hoax, describing the story that was spread about the discovery of a purported ten-foot-tall "petrified man" and the debates by world-renowned scientists about his authenticity and origins.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 107-108) and index.
Contents
The discovery -- Word spreads -- The scientists' opinions -- Open for business -- Changes -- Embarrassing questions -- The ugly truth -- A giant move -- Enter Barnum -- Giant problems all around -- A giant farewell -- A final resting place.
