Chance And Luck: A Discussion Of The Laws Of Luck, Coincidences, Wagers, Lotteries, And The Fallacies Of Gambling: With Notes On Poker

By Richard A. Proctor

Book Overview

""Chance and Luck: A Discussion of the Laws of Luck, Coincidences, Wagers, Lotteries, and the Fallacies of Gambling: With Notes on Poker and Martingales"" is a book written by Richard Anthony Proctor in 1889. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the concept of chance and luck, exploring the laws that govern them and the fallacies associated with gambling. The author discusses various forms of gambling such as lotteries, wagers, and poker, and provides insights into how they work and the risks involved. Proctor also delves into the science behind coincidences and how they relate to chance and luck. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the principles of probability and the psychology of gambling. It is written in a clear and concise manner, making it accessible to readers with varying levels of knowledge on the subject.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164600907
• ISBN13: 9781164600909
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"