A bit of a flutter : popular gambling and English society, c. 1823-1961 / Mark Clapson

Clapson, Mark

ISBN 10: 0719034361 / ISBN 13: 9780719034367

Edité par Manchester ; New York New York, NY, USA : Manchester University Press, 1992

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Very good copy in the original title-blocked cloth. Slight suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: 232 pages ; 22 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 212-223) and index. Subjects: 1800-1999; Gambling England History 19th century; Gambling England History 20th century; Gambling Sociological aspects; Leisure time activities; Lotteries; Social history; Social Sciences. 1 Kg.

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Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: A bit of a flutter : popular gambling and English society, c. 1823-1961 / Mark Clapson
• Éditeur: Manchester ; New York New York, NY, USA : Manchester University Press
• Date de parution: 1992
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 0719034361
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9780719034367
• Reliure: Couverture rigide
• Édition: First Edition.

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Synopsis

This volume in a series on sport is specifically concerned with the role of popular gambling in English society from 1823 to 1961. Among the topics covered are street betting, horse racing, dog racing, football coupon betting and lotteries, sweepstakes and Premium Bonds.