Titanic Thompson: The Man Who Bet on Everything

Author: Cook, Kevin

Brand: W. W. Norton & Company

Edition: Reprint

Number Of Pages: 288

Details: “The ultimate hustler . . . a rollicking tale.”―Sports Illustrated This "raucous retelling of the life of a consummate gambler, grifter and quintessential American character" (Kirkus Reviews) introduces Alvin "Titanic" Thompson (1892-1974), who traveled with golf clubs, a .45 revolver, and a suitcase full of cash. A terrific read for anyone who has ever laid a bet, Titanic Thompson recaptures the colorful times of a singular figure. 20 black-and-white illustrations

EAN: 9780393340570

Release Date: 14-11-2011

Languages: English

Item Condition: UsedGood

Binding: Paperback

PartNumber: GolfHeadquartersBooklegger2594