Soapy Smith, King of the Frontier Con Men

Soapy Smith, King of the Frontier Con Men is a biography of the notorious criminal Jefferson Randolph ""Soapy"" Smith. Written by Frank C. Robertson, the book details the life and crimes of the infamous con artist who operated in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the American West. Soapy Smith was known for his elaborate schemes, such as rigged card games and fake lotteries, which he used to swindle unsuspecting victims out of their money. The book explores Smith's rise to power, his criminal enterprises, and his eventual downfall at the hands of a vigilante group in Skagway, Alaska. Through extensive research, Robertson provides a vivid portrait of the man behind the legend, as well as a fascinating glimpse into the world of frontier crime and justice.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.