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Titanic Thompson: The Man Who Bet on Everything

By Kevin Cook

Book information

Publisher
W. W. Norton & Company
Year
2011
ISBN
0393340570, 9780393340570
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
797 kB (815766 bytes)
Edition
Reprint
Pages
288\0
Time added
2015-09-26 19:14:23
Crime Criminals Specific Groups Biographies Memoir

Description

“The ultimate hustler . . . a rollicking tale.”—Sports Illustrated This "raucous retelling of the life of a consummate gambler, grifter and quintessential American character" (Kirkus Reviews) introduces Alvin "Titanic" Thompson (1892-1974), who traveled with golf clubs, a .45 revolver, and a suitcase full of cash. A terrific read for anyone who has ever laid a bet, Titanic Thompson recaptures the colorful times of a singular figure. 20 black-and-white illustrations

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