| Titanic Thompson: The Man Who Bet on Everything Contributor(s): Cook, Kevin (Author) |
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ISBN: 0393340570 ISBN-13: 9780393340570 Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company OUR PRICE: $15.26 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Games & Activities | Gambling - General (see Also Self-help - Compulsive Behavior) - Biography & Autobiography | Sports |
| Dewey: B |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 5.4" W x 8.1" (0.50 lbs) 288 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 20th Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Cook, Kevin: - A former senior editor at Sports Illustrated, Kevin Cook is the author of Titanic Thompson, Tommy's Honor, Kitty Genovese and The Dad Report. He lives in New York City. |