The Confessions Of A Gamester (1824)
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ISBN10: 1104911000
ISBN13: 9781104911003
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Aug 10 2009
Pages: 252
Weight: 0.75
Height: 0.53 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781104911003
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Aug 10 2009
Pages: 252
Weight: 0.75
Height: 0.53 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Confessions of a Gamester is a novel written by an anonymous author and published by J. Hatchard and Son in 1824. The book tells the story of a young man named Charles who becomes addicted to gambling and the detrimental effects it has on his life. Charles is from a wealthy family and has everything he could ever want, except for the excitement and thrill of gambling. He starts off small, playing cards with his friends, but soon becomes obsessed with the game and begins to gamble away his entire fortune. As Charles continues to lose, he becomes desperate and turns to cheating to try and win back his money. He becomes estranged from his family and friends and falls into a deep depression. The book explores the themes of addiction, greed, and the consequences of one's actions. Throughout the novel, Charles reflects on his past mistakes and the damage he has caused to himself and those around him. He eventually seeks help and tries to turn his life around, but the damage has already been done. The Confessions of a Gamester is a cautionary tale about the dangers of gambling and the importance of self-control.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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