000			02134cam a22003253u 4500
001			48223
003			UtSlPG
005			20260610134117.0
006			m
007			cr n
008			260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d
010			_a10020369
040			_aUtSlPG
041		7	_aen _2iso639-1
050		4	_aHV
100	1		_aAshton, John, _d1834-1911
245	1	4	_aThe History of Gambling in England
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2015
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2015-02-09
508			_aProduced 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)
520			_a"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.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aEngland -- Social life and customs
653			_aGambling -- Great Britain
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48223
999			_c89062 _d89062