
This is a collection of wonderful poker stories, some obviously pure fiction, some based on true facts, at least some of the actors are historical figures that did indeed exist. It reveals a good amount of how card sharps plied their trade, and illustrates many of the local differences in playing draw poker.
- CHAPTER I
What Is Poker
Its Origin, And Why We Like It
- CHAPTER II
- The Early Days Of Poker
- Steamboat Games
- A Mammoth Raise
- Bowie's Good Deed
- CHAPTER III
- Poker In Washington
- A Story Of Henry Clay
- Cabinet Players
- Mahone's Rule
- When Reed Was Called
- CHAPTER IV