Titanic Thompson: The Man Who Bet on Everything, Paperback/Kevin Cook

Autor

Kevin Cook

Editura

W. W. Norton & Company

An publicare

2011

Nr. Pagini

288

ISBN

9780393340570

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Descriere

This "raucous retelling of the life of a consummate gambler, grifter and quintessential American character" (Kirkus Reviews) introduces Alvin "Titanic" Thompson (1892-1974), who traveled with golf clubs, a .45 revolver, and a suitcase full of cash. A terrific read for anyone who has ever laid a bet, Titanic Thompson recaptures the colorful times of a singular figure.