9780393340570-0393340570-Titanic Thompson: The Man Who Bet on Everything

Titanic Thompson: The Man Who Bet on Everything

ISBN-13: 9780393340570
ISBN-10: 0393340570
Edition: Reprint
Author: Kevin Cook
Publication date: 2011
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Format: Paperback 288 pages
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ISBN-13: 9780393340570
ISBN-10: 0393340570
Edition: Reprint
Author: Kevin Cook
Publication date: 2011
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Format: Paperback 288 pages

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Titanic Thompson: The Man Who Bet on Everything (ISBN-13: 9780393340570 and ISBN-10: 0393340570), written by authors Kevin Cook, was published by W. W. Norton & Company in 2011. With an overall rating of 3.8 stars, it's a notable title among other Crime & Criminals (Specific Groups, Biographies, True Crime) books. You can easily purchase or rent Titanic Thompson: The Man Who Bet on Everything (Paperback) from BooksRun, along with many other new and used Crime & Criminals books and textbooks. And, if you're looking to sell your copy, our current buyback offer is $0.3.

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“The ultimate hustler . . . a rollicking tale.”―Sports Illustrated

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. 20 black-and-white illustrations
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