The Gambler's Life: Or The Life, Adventures, And Personal Experience Of Jonathan H. Green, The Reformed Gambler (1857)

By Jonathan Harrington Green

Book Overview

The Gambler's Life is a memoir written by Jonathan H. Green, a reformed gambler who shares his personal experiences and adventures in the world of gambling. Published in 1857, the book offers a rare glimpse into the life of a professional gambler during the mid-19th century.Green's story is one of both success and tragedy, as he recounts his rise to fame as a skilled card player and his subsequent downfall into addiction and debt. He describes the various games he played, the strategies he employed, and the people he encountered along the way, including other gamblers, cheats, and law enforcement officials.Despite his initial success, Green's addiction to gambling eventually led him to lose everything he had, including his family, his home, and his reputation. However, he eventually found redemption through his conversion to Christianity and his decision to quit gambling for good.The Gambler's Life is a fascinating and compelling read, offering a unique perspective on a world that has long since disappeared. It is both a cautionary tale and a testament to the power of redemption and self-improvement.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: 1120883024
• ISBN13: 9781120883025
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 338 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"