Michael Wolf reviewed Sucker's progress by Herbert Asbury (Patterson Smith reprint series in criminology, law enforcement, and social problems. Publication no. 51)
Engaging look at gambling in the early years of america
5 stars
Not only a primer on the types of games played over the years, the origin of our gambling laws, and the great names of gambling history, this book shares colorful vignettes of how the games were played all around the country. Devoid of political grandstanding or moral judgements, this book brings together first-hand accounts as well as deeply researched facts to give viewports into the undersides of early American cities-- New Orleans, Chicago, Natchez, Cincinnati while being deeply entertaining. Not sure which I liked more-- the book or the bibliography