Fools of Fortune; or, Gambling and Gamblers
Author | : John Philip Quinn |
Publisher | : Good Press |
Total Pages | : 512 |
Release | : 2019-12-06 |
ISBN-13 | : EAN:4064066231118 |
ISBN-10 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Fools of Fortune; or, Gambling and Gamblers by : John Philip Quinn
Download or read book Fools of Fortune; or, Gambling and Gamblers written by John Philip Quinn and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-12-06 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is about a history of the vice in ancient and modern times all over the world and makes an exposition of its alarming prevalence and destructive effects. This work discusses with an unreserved and exhaustive disclosure of such frauds, tricks and devices as are practiced by "Professional" gamblers, "Confidence Men" and "Bunko Steerers", in order to alert readers not to fall into a trap.