Lady Was a Gambler: True Stories of Notorious Women of the Old West

by Chris Enss

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Amidst mining camps, cow towns, desolate landscapes and filthy boomtowns were a succession of women who survived dangerous gambling games against ruthless rowdy men whose pride was staked on always having the upper hand. In the first book of its kind, author Chris Enss presents an action-filled true portrait of fifteen notorious women gamblers from the Old West. Among those profiled are: "Poker" Alice Ivers, the finest player bar none from Deadwood...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0762743719

ISBN13:9780762743711

Release Date:October 2007

Publisher:Two Dot Books

Length:160 Pages

Weight:0.40 lbs.

Dimensions:0.5" x 6.1" x 9.1"

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19th Century Americana Antiques & Collectibles Gambling Games History Humor & Entertainment Modern (16th-21st Centuries) Politics & Social Sciences Puzzles & Games Social Science Social Sciences Specific Groups State & Local Women Women in History Women's Studies World

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