Gregor MacGregor Pt. 2: “Poyais”

When a string of military failures under Gregor's leadership led to his exile from South America in 1820, the Scotsman returned to Europe a disgrace. But soon his desire for fame and fortune led him to create his most famous, and devious, con yet—the Poyais scheme. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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