The Great Cat Hoax.
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BookPublisher: Cheshire Sheaf 5th Series, 1976/77 p17Description: Periodical Abstracts.Subject(s): 19c, hoaxes, practical jokesDDC classification: .
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In 1815, Chester citizens were fooled into believing that the Government were buying cats to send to St Helena. Estimated that 3000 people turned up on the required day with cats for sale.
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In 1815, Chester citizens were fooled into believing that the Government were buying cats to send to St Helena. Estimated that 3000 people turned up on the required day with cats for sale.
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