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Martha Fanning
Thanks, Jeff. I'm impressed.
Sat May 26, 2012 9:13pm
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Very 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 it has taken me many years just to cover Denver, Colorado and some of the boomtowns there."


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  • GamblersMartha Fanning, Fri May 25 4:08pm
    Jeff, 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 thoughtJeff Smith, Sat May 26 12:30pm
      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 ... more
      • YESMartha Fanning, Sat May 26 4:38pm
        Yes, 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 answerJeff Smith, Sat May 26 6:01pm
          Hi, 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 9:13pm
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