01-29-2009, 04:15 PM
ham Wrote:'Spanish prisoner' swindles are known since the XVII century...maps to supposed treasure islands or other 'spanish' treasures were sold to gullible buyers, supposedly stolen from/inherited from/bought from a 'Spanish prisoner'...and we all know Spain was the wealthiest country back then.
Isn't that how John Bear got Rich Douglas his Union Ph.D.?

