02134cam a22003253u 4500 48223 UtSlPG 20260610134117.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 10020369 UtSlPG en iso639-1 HV Ashton, John, 1834-1911 The History of Gambling in England Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-02-09 Produced by Giovanni Fini, Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The History of Gambling in England" by John Ashton is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the evolution and cultural significance of gambling practices in England, tracing their roots from ancient civilizations to contemporary norms. It likely covers various forms of gambling, including gaming houses and notable figures in the gambling scene throughout English history. At the start of the text, the author discusses the distinction between gaming and gambling, emphasizing the prevalence and historical depth of gambling as a human activity. He references ancient cultures, such as the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans, detailing their games of chance and the implications they had within society. The introduction sets the stage for a detailed exploration of gambling's impact on English society from medieval times to the late 19th century, hinting at both its allure and the societal issues it has presented throughout the ages. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified England -- Social life and customs Gambling -- Great Britain https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48223 89062 89062