Lectures Before The Thompson Street Poker Club (1889)

By Henry Guy Carleton

Book Overview

Lectures Before The Thompson Street Poker Club is a book written by Henry Guy Carleton and originally published in 1889. The book is a collection of lectures that Carleton delivered to the members of the Thompson Street Poker Club, a group of gentlemen who gathered regularly to play poker and discuss various topics of interest. The lectures cover a wide range of subjects, including history, literature, philosophy, and science. Carleton's writing style is witty and engaging, and he uses humor and anecdotes to make his points. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the intellectual and social life of late 19th-century America, as well as offering insights into the game of poker and its role in American culture. Overall, Lectures Before The Thompson Street Poker Club is an entertaining and informative read that will appeal to anyone interested in history, literature, or poker.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: 1163957925
• ISBN13: 9781163957929
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 54 Pages
• Weight: 0.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"