The History of Gambling in England

· 1911

Latimer and Cards—Discourse between a Preacher and a Professor—The Perpetual Almanack, or Soldier’s Prayer Book—Origin of Playing Cards—Earliest Notice—Royal Card Playing 28 Legislation as to Cards—Boy and sheep—Names of old games at Cards—Gambling _temp._ Charles II.—Description of a gaming-house, 1669—Play at Christmas—The Groom Porter—Royal gambling discontinued by George III.—Gambling in church 40…

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