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  • Queer Luck: Poker Stories from the New York Sun

    by David A. Curtis ...
    The stories in "Queer Luck" revolve around poker games, the players, and the unusual or "queer" turns of luck that can occur during a hand. Each tale is likely filled with clever characters, unexpected outcomes, and the excitement of high-stakes gambling, particularly in the context of late 19th-century New York.The stories capture the psychology of the game, showcasing how skill, bluffing, and ... Read more

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  • Stand Pat; Or, Poker Stories from the Mississippi

    by David A. Curtis ...
    The stories in Stand Pat are set against the backdrop of the Mississippi River, a region known for its vibrant gambling scene and diverse characters. The collection delves into the world of poker, offering readers a glimpse into the games, strategies, and personalities involved in the high-stakes poker games of the time.Each story features a different cast of characters, including professional ... Read more

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  • Stand Pat; Or, Poker Stories from the Mississippi

    A Riveting Collection of Poker Tales Along the Mighty Mississippi

    by David A. Curtis ...
    "Stand Pat; Or, Poker Stories from the Mississippi" is an enchanting compendium of tales that vividly continues the tradition of American storytelling through the lens of poker culture along the Mississippi River. Using a rich, colloquial style, David A. Curtis crafts a tapestry of narratives that weave humor, tension, and the vivid personalities encountered in gambling houses and riverboats. The ... Read more

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  • Queer Luck: Poker Stories from the New York Sun

    Enriched edition. Exploring Luck and Risk in the World of Poker

    by David A. Curtis, Trevor Bainbridge ...
    In "Queer Luck: Poker Stories from the New York Sun," David A. Curtis presents a captivating collection of narratives that intertwine the world of poker with themes of identity, chance, and the human experience. Blending elements of journalism with vibrant storytelling, Curtis draws on a rich tapestry of historical and social contexts, illuminating the often-overlooked queer subtext within the ... Read more

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  • A Double Barrelled Detective Story (Mobi Classics)

    by Mark Twain ...
    Jacob Fuller, the bridegroom, is twenty-six years old, is of an old but unconsidered family which had by compulsion emigrated from Sedgemoor, and for King James's purse's profit, so everybody said--some maliciously the rest merely because they believed it. The bride is nineteen and beautiful. She is intense, high-strung, romantic, immeasurably proud of her Cavalier blood, and passionate in her ... Read more

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  • Boogers, Witches, and Haints: Appalachian Ghost Stories

    The Foxfire Americana Library (5)

    by Foxfire Fund, Inc. ...
    Series series The Foxfire Americana Library
    A collection of spine-tingling Appalachian ghost stories and tall tales passed down from generation to generation. Whether they tell of faucets that drip blood, monster catfish that lurk at the bottom of quarries, or strange lights on the mountaintop, these stories will make you--like the people who are sharing them--question what you believe.Foxfire has brought the philosophy of simple living to ... Read more

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  • MURDER MYSTERY COLLECTION - 40+ Thriller Novels & Detective Stories

    Uncle Abner Mysteries, Randolph Mason Schemes & Sir Henry Marquis Cases

    by Melville Davisson Post ...
    This carefully crafted ebook: "MURDER MYSTERY COLLECTION - 40+ Thriller Novels & Detective Stories: Uncle Abner Mysteries, Randolph Mason Schemes & Sir Henry Marquis Cases" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Melville Davisson Post (1869-1930) was an American author, born in West Virginia. Post's best-known character is the mystery solving, justice ... Read more

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  • The Clockmaker

    by Thomas Chandler Haliburton ...
    The following Sketches, as far as the twenty-first No. originally appeared in “THE NOVASCOTIAN” newspaper. The great popularity they acquired, induced the Editor of that paper, to apply to the Author for the remaining part of the series, and permission to publish the whole entire. This request having been acceded to, the Editor has now the pleasure of laying them before the public in their present ... Read more

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  • A Double Barrelled Detective Story

    by Mark Twain ...
    A Double Barreled Detective Story is a short story/novelette by Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens), in which Sherlock Holmes finds himself in the American west.The story contains two arcs of revenges. In the primary arc, a woman was abused, humiliated and abandoned by her fianc? Jacob Fuller, while she bore his child. The child was born and named Archy Stillman and when he got older, the mother ... Read more

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  • The Frame Up

    by Richard Harding Davis ...
    When the voice over the telephone promised to name the man who killed Hermann Banf, District Attorney Wharton was up-town lunching at Delmonico's. This was contrary to his custom and a concession to Hamilton Cutler, his distinguished brother-in-law. That gentleman was interested in a State constabulary bill and had asked State Senator Bissell to father it. He had suggested to the senator that, in ... Read more

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  • The Characteristics of American Humour

    by Various Authors ...
    The Characteristics of American Humour is a comprehensive analysis of the diverse and evolving nature of humor within American literature. From Mark Twain's satire to the wit of Dorothy Parker, this book explores how humor has been used as a powerful tool for social commentary and cultural critique. The book delves into the various forms of humor such as irony, sarcasm, and absurdity, showcasing ... Read more

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  • A Woman's Wartime Journal: An Account Of The Passage Over A Georgia Plantation Of Sherman's Army On The March To The Sea As Recorded In The Diary Of Dolly Sumner Lunt

    by Dolly Sumner Lunt ...
    The Library of Alexandria is an independent small business publishing house. We specialize in bringing back to live rare, historical and ancient books. This includes manuscripts such as: classical fiction, philosophy, science, religion, folklore, mythology, history, literature, politics and sacred texts, in addition to secret and esoteric subjects, such as: occult, freemasonry, alchemy, hermetic, ... Read more

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