| Author |
Cullen, Clarence Louis, -1922 |
| Title |
Taking Chances
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 77.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
Introductory note -- This wiretapper was color-blind -- "Whooping" a race-horse under the wire -- Just like finding money -- This son of Fonso was of no account -- Hard-luck wail of an old-time trainer -- Story of an "almost" combination -- "Red" Donnelly's streak of luck -- And "Red Beak Jim" took the tip -- The game of running "ringers" -- Experiences of a verdant bookmaker -- The man who knew all about touts -- A "copper-lined cinch" that did go through -- He "coppered" his wife's "hunches" -- A race horse that paid a church debt -- A seedy sport's string of horses -- This telegram was signed just "Bub" -- Story of a famous pat hand -- Great luck at an inopportune time -- Card-playing on ocean steamers -- This dog knew the game of poker -- Wind-up of a train game of poker -- Queer Pacific coast poker -- The proper time to get "cold feet" -- Cato was just bound to play poker -- Finish of an educated red man -- The uncertain game of stud poker -- This man won too often -- The nerve of gamblers at critical moments -- The insidious game of squeeze-spindle.
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| Credits |
Produced by Roger Frank, Mary Meehan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Taking Chances" by Clarence Louis Cullen is a collection of narratives relating to horse racing and gambling, likely written in the late 19th century. These tales reveal the intricate and often precarious world of gamblers, trainers, and the thrilling yet tumultuous life surrounding horse racing, with a focus on personal experiences and anecdotes that highlight the risks and rewards of betting on the races. The opening of the book sets the tone with an engaging introduction that appeals to those who have been caught up in gambling, whether through horse racing or poker. Cullen presents a detective's recounting of his experience transporting a con artist back to Pittsburg, establishing a narrative that delves into themes of luck, deception, and the misadventures that befall those entangled in wagering. The first story features a color-blind gambler who mistakenly bets on the wrong horse due to a misidentified signal, leading to significant monetary loss and dramatic repercussions with his accomplices. This introduction captivates the reader with its insight into the flawed decisions that often characterize the lives of gamblers and the unpredictable nature of chance in horse racing. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Short stories, American
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| Subject |
Gambling -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Horse racing -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Poker -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
37477 |
| Release Date |
Sep 19, 2011 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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