02552cam a22003613u 4500 58280 UtSlPG 20260610134337.0 m cr n 260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 10020364 UtSlPG en iso639-1 HV Quinn, John Philip, 1846- Fools of Fortune; or, Gambling and Gamblers Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2018 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2018-11-14 Produced by KD Weeks, 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) "Fools of Fortune; or, Gambling and Gamblers" by John Philip Quinn is a detailed autobiographical account mixed with social commentary on gambling practices, written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the pervasive nature of gambling, its historical context, and its devastating effects on individuals and societies, reflecting the author's own twenty-five years of experience in the gambling world. Quinn offers a candid examination of the vices associated with gambling, aiming to expose readers, particularly the youth, to the hidden dangers behind the allure of games of chance. The opening of the book presents a thorough preface and introduction by Quinn, where he discusses the tragic consequences of gambling and expresses a desire to convey the realities of a gamester's life. He shares personal anecdotes that highlight the seductive nature of gambling and the moral decay it can bring. Quinn reflects on his early resolutions to abandon gambling, which were continually undermined by the infectious thrill of gaming experienced in his youth and the influences surrounding him. The tone is both cautionary and reflective, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of gambling’s historical significance as the narrative progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Gambling Johnson, Charles P. (Charles Philip), 1836-1920 McIntyre, Robert, 1851-1914 Snyder, John M., 1842-1914 Swing, David, 1830-1894 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58280 99107 99107