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Chance and Luck: The Laws of Luck, Coincidences, Wagers, Lotteries, and the Fallicies of GamblingThe false ideas prevalent among all classes of the community, cultured as well as uncultured, respecting chance and luck, illustrate the truth that common consent (in matters outside... Read Full Overview

The false ideas prevalent among all classes of the community, cultured as well as uncultured, respecting chance and luck, illustrate the truth that common consent (in matters outside the influence of authority) argues almost of necessity error. This, by the way, might be proved... Read Full Overview

Chance and Luck is a book written by Richard Anthony Proctor in 1889, which delves into the laws of luck, coincidences, wagers, lotteries, and the fallacies of gambling. The author explores the concept of chance and how it affects our lives, discussing the role of probability... Read Full Overview

""Chance and Luck: A Discussion of the Laws of Luck, Coincidences, Wagers, Lotteries, and the Fallacies of Gambling: With Notes on Poker and Martingales"" is a book written by Richard Anthony Proctor in 1889. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the concept of chance... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

""Chance And Luck"" is a book written by Richard Anthony Proctor in 1889. The book is a comprehensive discussion of the laws of luck, coincidences, wagers, lotteries, and the fallacies of gambling. It provides a detailed analysis of the various games of chance, including poker... Read Full Overview

Chance and Luck is a book written by Richard Anthony Proctor in 1889 that explores the laws of luck, coincidences, wagers, lotteries, and the fallacies of gambling. The book delves into the mathematical and statistical principles underlying games of chance, including poker and... Read Full Overview

"Chance and Luck" from Richard Anthony Proctor. English astronomer (1837-1888).