Quinn, John Philip 1846- creator Johnson, Charles P. (Charles Philip) 1836-1920 McIntyre, Robert 1851-1914 Snyder, John M. 1842-1914 Swing, David 1830-1894 text utu 2018 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) 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) Original publication data not identified Gambling HV Original publication data not identified 10020364 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58280 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58280 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134337.0 58280