Gambling Yesterday and Today. A complete history
Details:
- Author(s) Jones, J Philip
- Publication type Monograph
- Year published 1973
- Pages 192pp; illus
- Publisher David & Charles
- Place Published Newton Abbot
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Library:
- Name British Library
- City London
- County Greater London
- Country England
- Postcode NW1 2DB
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Notes:
Overview, written for a broad readership. Chapters include: 'Gaming down the ages'; 'Gambling today'; 'Betting games we play and watch'; 'The Devil's picture books'; 'Animal and bird sports'; 'The sport of kings - and commoners'; 'The pools'; 'Lotteries and sweepstakes'; 'The meccas of gambling'; 'Some famous gamblers and fantastic bets'