The Gaming Table: Its Votaries and Victims. Volume 1 (of 2) by Andrew Steinmetz

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Author Steinmetz, Andrew, 1816-1877
Title The Gaming Table: Its Votaries and Victims. Volume 1 (of 2)
Note Reading ease score: 62.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Mike Lough, and David Widger
Summary "The Gaming Table: Its Votaries and Victims. Volume 1 (of 2)" by Andrew Steinmetz is a historical account written during the mid-19th century that explores the pervasive culture of gambling throughout history, particularly focusing on England and France. The book delves into the social ramifications and personal tragedies that arose from gambling, illustrating the vice as it affects individuals from all walks of life, including the nobility, clergy, and common citizens. The opening of the narrative introduces the theme of gaming as a universal human compulsion, illustrating its historical roots and societal implications. Steinmetz recounts dramatic instances of financial ruin and moral decay that gambling has inflicted upon individuals, setting a grim stage filled with victimized characters and duplicitous environments. He references a variety of historical examples, including those from ancient civilizations to the contemporary examples of his time, making it clear that the allure of gambling knows no bounds. The preface establishes a serious tone of reflection on the dangers of gambling, hinting at both the alluring nature of games of chance and the devastating impact they can have on individuals and society as a whole. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class GV: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure
LoC Class HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare
Subject Gambling
Category Text
EBook-No. 466
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 8, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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