Memoirs of the lives, intrigues, and comical adventures of the most famous gamesters and celebrated sharpers in the reigns of Charles II. James II. William III. and Queen Anne. Wherein is contain'd the secret history of gaming, discovering all the most sharping Tricks and Cheats (us'd by sligh of Hand) at Picquet, Gleek, Lanterloo, Bankafalet, Basset, Primero, Cribbidge, Verquere, Tick-Tack, Grand-Tricktrack; and all the English, Dutch, French, Spanish, and Italian Games, play'd with Cards, Dice, Tables, or otherwise. The whole calculated for the Meridians of London, Bath, Tunbridge, and the Groom-Porters. By Theophilus Lucas, Esq;

People / Organizations

• Theophilus Lucas (Author)

Imprint

London : printed for Jonas Brown without Temple-Bar, and Ferdinando Burleigh in Amen-Corner, 1714.

Publication year

1714

ESTC No.

T93145

Grub Street ID

312847

Description

[24],285,[3]p.,plate ; 12°.