There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. But who was this man who had succeeded in making himself a fortune and luring so many people away from their families to face a dangerous and uncertain future? . A must read for History buffs, the often hilarious account of a psuedo- Cazique, Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2005. Read reviews from world’s largest community for readers. In retelling this colorful history, Sinclair relies primarily on the records of one of MacGregor's enemies and the swindler's own pompous lies, but documents contemporary sources as well. MacGregor felt that he was destined for great things. Michael Rafter went on to write a highly critical book about Gregor MacGregor, and he paints a picture of this last military adventure that is half farce, half tragedy (and sadly completely unreliable). Unable to add item to List. In an amazing bit of marketing, Macgregor created a "country" and sold land that he had no claim to, amassing and losing a fortune several time over! 284. Charismatic, articulate, highly intelligent, he was, in short, dashing. The land they had been sold was nonexistent, the banknotes and guidebooks they carried with them were forgeries, their documents were worthless. He was, he said, not only a local banker’s son, but … After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. This time, managed to raise almost $400,000. Art prints, cards and gifts with original art from Marilyn MacGregor. How could people have been so gullible. The biggest thing to jump out at me, was why all these different people kept getting suckered in by this guy, it became more frustrating than entertaining. Janna MacGregor was born and raised in the bootheel of Missouri. Gregor Macgregor He meticulously crafted an imaginary country called Poyais supposedly located south of Honduras. The Clan is also known to have been among the first families of Scotland to begin playing the bagpipes in the early 17th century. . The most famous member of clan Gregor was, of course, Rob Roy MacGregor. Sir Gregor MacGregor. MacGregor didn’t just print a book, he also printed money. He began his life of adventuring in Venezuela and Colombia. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. turns in this enthralling history to the outrageous and tragic story of Poyais, a South American nation that, as the subtitle indicates, never actually existed. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. And why is he such a loveable rogue? : The Fraud of the Prince of Poyais Letter press certificate, signed by Macgregor. Sir Gregor MacGregor was the ultimate confidence man, who, chameleon-like, wore many faces during his life: veteran of the Napoleonic wars, officer in the British army, brigadier general during the Venezuelan liberation movement, celebrity among London's elite--he even claimed descent from the great Scottish hero, Rob Roy MacGregor. ary MacGregor was the wife of Reverend Gregor MacGregor, the parish minister on the Isle of Lismore for nearly 50 years.1 Her diary,2 for a single year, passed from her son to a grandson in the USA, and returned to Lismore by a combination of unlikely events. An illustration of an open book. Apart from folk tales, the Clan Gregor does not have its own documentary record of the feud with the Campbells. ... comp. The man responsible? A dark champion -this is one of the popular legendary stories.