Titanic Thompson: The Man Who Bet on Everything
Book Details
Author(s)
Kevin Cook
Publisher
W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN / ASIN
0393340570
ISBN-13
9780393340570
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Sales Rank
#147,597
Category
Biography & Autobiography
Marketplace
United States 🇺🇸
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Description
“The ultimate hustler . . . a rollicking tale.â€â€”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
