Light Come, Light Go: Gambling—Gamesters—Wagers—The Turf by Ralph Nevill
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"Light Come, Light Go: Gambling—Gamesters—Wagers—The Turf" by Ralph Nevill is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the extensive and complex world of gambling, showcasing its myriad forms throughout history, from card games to betting on horse races, and the social dynamics that accompanied these practices. It examines famous gamblers, their fortunes, and the societal implications of gambling during various eras, revealing the obsession that both
the nobility and common people had with games of chance. The opening of the work introduces the inherent human tendency towards gambling, drawing parallels between gamblers and historical alchemists in their quest for fortune. Nevill discusses the complex relationship between luck and skill in gambling, highlighting notable figures such as Napoleon, Wellington, and Blücher, as well as tales of extraordinary gambling feats and losses that transcended class boundaries. It becomes evident that the allure of gambling has gripped society across different ages, often leading individuals to neglect responsible living in favor of the capricious whims of chance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Nevill, Ralph, 1865-1930 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 10014858 |
| Title | Light Come, Light Go: Gambling—Gamesters—Wagers—The Turf |
| Credits |
Produced by deaurider, Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 61.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare |
| Subject | Gambling |
| Subject | Horse racing |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 53835 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-53835-8 |
| Release Date | Dec 30, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 846 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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