Light Come, Light Go: Gambling—Gamesters—Wagers—The Turf

Name: Light Come, Light Go: Gambling—Gamesters—Wagers—The Turf
Author: Ralph Nevill

By Ralph Nevill

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An investigation of gambling's social history traces the instinct to play through anecdotes, practices, and institutions, showing how games of chance permeated fashionable and popular circles alike. It describes the mechanics of games (dice, faro, whist, hazard), the organization and staffing of gaming-houses and private clubs, methods of advantage and fraud, notable runs of luck and ruin, and legal and police responses. Alongside colorful stories of high-stakes wagers and eccentric bets, the account considers the economic incentives, rituals, and psychological impulses that sustain persistent gambling culture.

About the Author

Ralph Nevill

Ralph Nevill was an English author known for his insightful explorations of social life and culture in Britain during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His notable works include "Floreat Etona: Anecdotes and Memories of Eton College," which reflects on the traditions and experiences of Eton College, and "Light Come, Light Go: Gambling—Gamesters—Wagers—The Turf," a detailed examination of the gambling culture of the time. Nevill also authored "London Clubs: Their History & Treasures," providing a historical perspective on the exclusive clubs of London. His writings offer a glimpse into the social fabric of his era, blending personal anecdotes with broader cultural commentary.