The History of Gambling in England
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This is a history of different types of gambling over the centuries in England, from cards to horse races. From the intro: "Gaming is derived from the Saxon word Gamen, meaning joy, pleasure, sports, or gaming-and is so interpreted by Bailey, in his Dictionary of 1736; whilst Johnson gives Gamble-to play extravagantly for money, and this distinction is to be borne in mind in the perusal of this book; although the older term was in use until the invention...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1508650292
ISBN13:9781508650294
Release Date:February 2015
Publisher:Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Length:188 Pages
Weight:0.57 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"
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