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LoC No.: 10020364

Title: Fools of Fortune; or, Gambling and Gamblers

Note: Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by KD Weeks, Chris Curnow and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
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Summary: "Fools of Fortune; or, Gambling and Gamblers" by John Philip Quinn is a detailed autobiographical account mixed with social commentary on gambling practices, written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the pervasive nature of gambling, its historical context, and its devastating effects on individuals and societies, reflecting the author's own twenty-five years of experience in the gambling world. Quinn offers a candid examination of the vices associated with gambling, aiming to expose readers, particularly the youth, to the hidden dangers behind the allure of games of chance. The opening of the book presents a thorough preface and introduction by Quinn, where he discusses the tragic consequences of gambling and expresses a desire to convey the realities of a gamester's life. He shares personal anecdotes that highlight the seductive nature of gambling and the moral decay it can bring. Quinn reflects on his early resolutions to abandon gambling, which were continually undermined by the infectious thrill of gaming experienced in his youth and the influences surrounding him. The tone is both cautionary and reflective, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of gambling’s historical significance as the narrative progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Quinn, John Philip, 1846-

Contributor: Johnson, Charles P. (Charles Philip), 1836-1920

Contributor: McIntyre, Robert, 1851-1914

Contributor: Snyder, John M., 1842-1914

Contributor: Swing, David, 1830-1894

EBook No.: 58280

Published: Nov 14, 2018

Downloads: 159

Language: English

Subject: Gambling

LoCC: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 10020364

Title: Fools of Fortune; or, Gambling and Gamblers

Note: Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by KD Weeks, Chris Curnow and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Fools of Fortune; or, Gambling and Gamblers" by John Philip Quinn is a detailed autobiographical account mixed with social commentary on gambling practices, written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the pervasive nature of gambling, its historical context, and its devastating effects on individuals and societies, reflecting the author's own twenty-five years of experience in the gambling world. Quinn offers a candid examination of the vices associated with gambling, aiming to expose readers, particularly the youth, to the hidden dangers behind the allure of games of chance. The opening of the book presents a thorough preface and introduction by Quinn, where he discusses the tragic consequences of gambling and expresses a desire to convey the realities of a gamester's life. He shares personal anecdotes that highlight the seductive nature of gambling and the moral decay it can bring. Quinn reflects on his early resolutions to abandon gambling, which were continually undermined by the infectious thrill of gaming experienced in his youth and the influences surrounding him. The tone is both cautionary and reflective, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of gambling’s historical significance as the narrative progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Quinn, John Philip, 1846-

Contributor: Johnson, Charles P. (Charles Philip), 1836-1920

Contributor: McIntyre, Robert, 1851-1914

Contributor: Snyder, John M., 1842-1914

Contributor: Swing, David, 1830-1894

EBook No.: 58280

Published: Nov 14, 2018

Downloads: 159

Language: English

Subject: Gambling

LoCC: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.