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Alvin "Titanic" Thompson, a master gambler and grifter, is brought to life in this vibrant retelling of his extraordinary adventures from 1892 to 1974. Known for his distinctive lifestyle, he traveled with golf clubs, a .45 revolver, and a suitcase filled with cash, embodying a quintessential American character. The narrative captures the essence of his colorful life, making it a captivating read for anyone intrigued by the world of betting and the larger-than-life personalities that inhabit it.
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Titanic Thompson: The Man Who Bet on Everything, Kevin Cook
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- Released
- 2011
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- Title
- Titanic Thompson: The Man Who Bet on Everything
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Kevin Cook
- Publisher
- W. W. Norton & Company
- Released
- 2011
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 288
- ISBN13
- 9780393340570
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Historical Themes, True Stories, Biographies, Sports, Autobiographies & Memoirs, Sports Biographies
- Rating
- 4 out of 5
- Description
- Alvin "Titanic" Thompson, a master gambler and grifter, is brought to life in this vibrant retelling of his extraordinary adventures from 1892 to 1974. Known for his distinctive lifestyle, he traveled with golf clubs, a .45 revolver, and a suitcase filled with cash, embodying a quintessential American character. The narrative captures the essence of his colorful life, making it a captivating read for anyone intrigued by the world of betting and the larger-than-life personalities that inhabit it.