000			02186cam a22003013u 4500
001			466
003			UtSlPG
005			20260610133031.0
006			m
007			cr n
008			260607r1996||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d
040			_aUtSlPG
041		7	_aen _2iso639-1
050		4	_aGV _aHV
100	1		_aSteinmetz, Andrew, _d1816-1877
245	1	4	_aThe Gaming Table: Its Votaries and Victims. Volume 1 (of 2)
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c1996
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 1996-03-01
508			_aProduced by Mike Lough, and David Widger
520			_a"The Gaming Table: Its Votaries and Victims. Volume 1 (of 2)" by Andrew Steinmetz is a historical account written during the mid-19th century that explores the pervasive culture of gambling throughout history, particularly focusing on England and France. The book delves into the social ramifications and personal tragedies that arose from gambling, illustrating the vice as it affects individuals from all walks of life, including the nobility, clergy, and common citizens. The opening of the narrative introduces the theme of gaming as a universal human compulsion, illustrating its historical roots and societal implications. Steinmetz recounts dramatic instances of financial ruin and moral decay that gambling has inflicted upon individuals, setting a grim stage filled with victimized characters and duplicitous environments. He references a variety of historical examples, including those from ancient civilizations to the contemporary examples of his time, making it clear that the allure of gambling knows no bounds. The preface establishes a serious tone of reflection on the dangers of gambling, hinting at both the alluring nature of games of chance and the devastating impact they can have on individuals and society as a whole. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aGambling
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/466
999			_c42594 _d42594