Description: This book plunges you into the gritty world of professional poker in the mid-20th century, following the journey of a young, talented player known as The Cincinnati Kid. As he navigates the high-stakes tables and smoky backrooms of St. Louis, The Kid's ambition leads him to challenge the legendary Lancey Hodges, "The Man" of the poker world. Through The Kid's experiences, the author paints a vivid picture of the gambling scene along the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers, capturing the intricate rituals, unspoken codes, and relentless pressure that define the lives of these traveling card sharks. The story delves into the psychological depths of poker, exploring themes of talent, ambition, and the constant struggle to maintain an edge in a game where fortunes can change on the turn of a single card. Ultimately, this book offers a profound reflection on the nature of risk and reward, revealing the inner battles and personal sacrifices that come with dedicating one's life to the pursuit of mastery in a world where chance and skill are inextricably intertwined. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
Narrative Type: Fiction
Intended Audience: Young Adults
Personalize: No
Inscribed: No
Ex Libris: No
Personalized: No
Signed: No
Number of Pages: 164
Type: textbook
Book Title: Cincinnati Kid : a Novel (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication Year: 2017
Item Height: 0.3 in
Topic: General
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Item Weight: 8 Oz
Author: Richard Jessup
Item Length: 9 in
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
