The Gaming Table Its Votaries And Victims In All Times And Countries Especially In England And In France

by Andrew Steinmetz

Book Overview

""The Gaming Table: Its Votaries and Victims in All Times and Countries, Especially in England and in France"" is a comprehensive book by Andrew Steinmetz that delves into the history and culture of gambling. The book explores the allure of gambling and the psychology of those who become addicted to it, as well as the social and economic impact of gambling on different societies throughout history. Steinmetz examines the various games of chance that have been played over the centuries, including card games, dice games, and roulette, and he provides insights into the strategies and tactics used by both professional and amateur gamblers. The book also includes accounts of famous gambling houses and the colorful characters who frequented them, as well as cautionary tales of those who lost everything to their addiction. Overall, ""The Gaming Table"" offers a fascinating look at the history and culture of gambling, and provides valuable insights into a phenomenon that continues to captivate people around the world to this day.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162695315
• ISBN13: 9781162695310
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 230 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.5" x 9.3"