Hello, Martha.
This discussion forum is for the sharing and discussion of information. Anytime I can I am willing to share what I know for the benefit of all.
It sounds like you are asking for a book on little-known old west gamblers? Most books I know of contain information on the more well-known gambler's, however, many books, including mine, will included associates of those better known gambler's. Sometimes, digging around into the lives of those associates uncovers the history of a very interesting gambler who for what-ever reason missed out on becoming famous, but should be. Again, I will push my book your way as I do have a "rogues history gallery" of very interesting, but little known, gambler's (mostly cheats) who worked for and with Soapy.
You can read more about (and order) my book, Alias Soapy Smith: The Life and Death of a Scoundrel HERE
Jeff Smith
This discussion forum is for the sharing and discussion of information. Anytime I can I am willing to share what I know for the benefit of all.
It sounds like you are asking for a book on little-known old west gamblers? Most books I know of contain information on the more well-known gambler's, however, many books, including mine, will included associates of those better known gambler's. Sometimes, digging around into the lives of those associates uncovers the history of a very interesting gambler who for what-ever reason missed out on becoming famous, but should be. Again, I will push my book your way as I do have a "rogues history gallery" of very interesting, but little known, gambler's (mostly cheats) who worked for and with Soapy.
You can read more about (and order) my book, Alias Soapy Smith: The Life and Death of a Scoundrel HERE
Jeff Smith
- Gamblers — Martha Fanning, Fri May 25 4:08pmJeff, not to ask you for research you don't need to share, but I have a thought on the brain about little known Old West gamblers. Do you know of any such book out there? Thanks, Martha
- Your thought — Jeff Smith, Sat May 26 12:30pm
- YES — Martha Fanning, Sat May 26 4:38pmYes, that's the thought rambling around in my head. Who were the lesser-known gamblers, who were gambling at the same time as the better known gamblers in the Old West? I'd love to have your book,... more
- Small question with vast answer — Jeff Smith, Sat May 26 6:01pmHi, Martha. There were many many gamblers in every state and territory in the U.S. P. T. Barnum's famous quote about a "sucker born every minute" is often misquoted as most people do not understand... more
- Thanks, Jeff. I'm impressed. — Martha Fanning, Sat May 26 9:13pmVery interesting, & thank you for this: "If you really want to know them all you will need to read the old newspapers, literally page by page. I suggest specializing in a particular area or state, as ... more
