A review by howifeelaboutbooks
The Giant and How He Humbugged America by Jim Murphy

3.0

Read for my children’s lit course, thankfully, because I never would have found it on my own but really enjoyed it. I’ve always loved hoaxes and conspiracy theories, and this book addresses the 1869 discovery of a petrified man. The last section adds a lot of interest regarding other hoaxes and conspiracy theories, as well as how and why the author researched the book. Check out my in-depth review at How I Feel About Books.