Great gambling history of US, only $20 total (includes postage). PayPal OK. Mint condition. I already owned a copy of this book, but just picked this up for very little, to sell here.

Very readable. Many pictures.
Synopsis
Originally published in 1938 by Asbury (The Gangs of New York), this informal history of gambling in the United States explores its legal, and illegal, origins in the pre-World War I era by examining the gambling houses, big and small, which peppered the American landscape. Illustrations., Originally published in 1938, Sucker's Progress is a complete look at old-time gamesmanship in America. From Midwestern riverboats to East Coast racetracks, Asbury explores the legal, and illegal, history of gambling in pre-World War I America. With a keen eye and acerbic voice, Asbury defines the world of gambling as one of "sharpers" and "suckers": those who excel at the games by cheating, and their victims. From notorious gambling havens like Chicago and New Orleans to lesser-known outposts in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Cincinnati, Ohio, Asbury examines the gambling houses, big and small, which peppered the American landscape. Also included are photographs and details of the lives of some of America's most famous gamblers, including Mike McDonald, John Morrissey, and Richard Canfield, as well as their infamous counterparts like "Canada Bill" and "Charley Black Eyes," who made their names as grifters and con men. Asbury also details the games these men played, describing the rules and origins of a number of dice and card games. From one-dollar lottery tickets to thousand-dollar poker antes, America's love of gambling thrives today, but it was during Asbury's era that gambling was established as an American passion.

Product Identifiers
ISBN-10 1560254955
ISBN-13 9781560254959

Key Details
Author Herbert Asbury
Number Of Pages 576 pages
Format Paperback
Publication Date 2003-03-26
Language English
Publisher Basic Books
Publication Year 20030000

Additional Details
Copyright Date 2003
Illustrated Yes

Dimensions
Weight 23.1 Oz
Height 1.4 In.
Width 5.5 In.
Length 8.2 In.

Target Audience
Group Trade

Classification Method
LCCN 2003-040200
LC Classification Number HV6715.A75 2003

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