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.
| ISBN: | 9780393340570 |
| Publication date: | 9th March 2012 |
| Author: | Kevin Cook |
| Publisher: | W.W. Norton and Company an imprint of W. W. Norton & Company |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 288 pages |
| Genres: |
Gambling: theories and methods |
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.
Titanic Thompson features in the following genres: Gambling: theories and methods
Titanic Thompson is available in Paperback, Hardback, Ebook
Titanic Thompson was written by Kevin Cook and published by W.W. Norton and Company an imprint of W. W. Norton & Company
Titanic Thompson has 288 pages