A Bit of a Flutter Popular Gambling and English Society, C. 1823-1961 - International Studies in the History of Sport

Mark Clapson

Book (09 Jul 1992)

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Publisher's Synopsis

This volume in a series on sport is specifically concerned with the role of popular gambling in English society from 1823 to 1961. Among the topics covered are street betting, horse racing, dog racing, football coupon betting and lotteries, sweepstakes and Premium Bonds.

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Manchester University Press

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Book information

ISBN:	9780719034367
Publisher:	Manchester University Press
Imprint:	Manchester University Press
Pub date:	09 Jul 1992
DEWEY:	394.30941
DEWEY edition:	20
Language:	English
Number of pages:	232
Weight:	430g
Height:	216mm
Width:	138mm
Spine width:	25mm