The Thompson Street Poker Club (1888) - Henry Guy Carleton - Bog

The Thompson Street Poker Club is a novel written by Henry Guy Carleton and first published in 1888. The story is set in New York City in the late 19th century and follows the lives of a group of men who gather regularly to play poker at the Thompson Street Poker Club. The main character, Jack Merriwell, is a young man who becomes involved in the club and quickly rises to become one of the best players. As he becomes more involved in the club, he learns about the lives and secrets of the other players, including their financial struggles and romantic entanglements. The novel explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the risks and rewards of gambling. It also offers a glimpse into the social and cultural milieu of New York City during this period. The Thompson Street Poker Club is an entertaining and engaging read that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and gambling literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.