Titanic Thompson: The Man Who Bet on Everything

by Cook (Author)

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  Paperback
  2012

  $3.50

  Titanic Thompson is the rollicking true story of one of the most charismatic characters in twentieth-century America. Travelling only with his golf clubs, a .45 revolver, and a suitcase full of cash, this is the legendary tale of a man who was married five times to five different girls, all teenagers on their wedding day. He killed five men, though he'd say `they'd all agree they had it coming to them'. He won and lost millions in a time when being a millionaire still really meant something.

  Filled with fascinating facts and famous faces - Harry Houdini, Al Capone, Lee Trevino, Arnold Rothstein and Jean Harlow all make appearances - this is a brilliant and compelling snapshot of life on the road in freewheelin' America.

• Used

  Paperback
  2012

  $16.09

  This raucous retelling of the life of a consummate gambler, grifter and quintessential American character (Kirkus Reviews) introduces Alvin Titanic Thompson (1892-1974), who traveled with golf clubs, a .45 revolver, and a suitcase full of cash. A terrific read for anyone who has ever laid a bet, Titanic Thompson recaptures the colorful times of a singular figure.

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  Paperback
  2012

  $14.82

  Titanic Thompson is the rollicking true story of one of the most charismatic characters in twentieth-century America. Travelling only with his golf clubs, a .45 revolver, and a suitcase full of cash, this is the legendary tale of a man who was married five times to five different girls, all teenagers on their wedding day. He killed five men, though he'd say `they'd all agree they had it coming to them'. He won and lost millions in a time when being a millionaire still really meant something.

  Filled with fascinating facts and famous faces - Harry Houdini, Al Capone, Lee Trevino, Arnold Rothstein and Jean Harlow all make appearances - this is a brilliant and compelling snapshot of life on the road in freewheelin' America.