Twelve Days In The Tombs: Or A Sketch Of The Last Eight Years Of The Reformed Gambler's Life

By Jonathan Harrington Green

Book Overview

""Twelve Days In The Tombs: Or A Sketch Of The Last Eight Years Of The Reformed Gambler's Life"" is a book written by Jonathan H. Green. The book is a memoir of Green's life as a gambler and his eventual reformation. The title refers to the twelve days Green spent in prison, which he credits with helping him turn his life around. The book provides a detailed account of the gambling culture in the 19th century, including descriptions of various games and the people who played them. It also explores the societal pressures that led Green and others to become gamblers. The book is a cautionary tale about the dangers of gambling and the power of redemption.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: 1163271438
• ISBN13: 9781163271438
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 262 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"