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A biography of Alvin 'Titanic' Thompson, one of the most charismatic characters in twentieth-century America. It presents a snapshot of life on the road in twentieth-century America.Read More

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    Titanic Thompson is a rollicking biography of one of the most charismatic characters in twentieth-century America. Like Howard Hughes or Bonnie and Clyde Alvin 'Titanic' Thompson was one of the great figures of this freewheeling era; the difference between them: hardly anyone knows Titanic's name today. Travelling only with his golf clubs a .45 revolver and a suitcase full of cash this is the legendary story of a man who was married five times to five different girls the oldest just eighteen on her wedding day; of a man who murdered five men though he'd say 'they'd all agree they had it coming to them'; and of a man who won and lost millions - when a pro golfer would earn $10 000 a year he was playing single holes for $20 000. "Titanic Thompson" filled with fascinating facts and famous faces is a brilliant snapshot of life on the road in twentieth-century America - it's a terrific read for anyone who has ever laid a bet. 'If this was fiction you wouldn't believe a word of it. You still might not believe it but it's all true and it's all here' - Mark Frost author of "The Greatest Game Ever Played".

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    The True Story of the Card-Sharking, Gun-Slinging, Golf-Hustling American Legend who inspired the character of Sky Masterson in Guys and Dolls Titanic Thompson is a rollicking biography of one of the most charismatic characters in twentieth...

  • 0330529943
  • 9780330529945
  • Kevin Cook
  • 21 January 2011
  • Picador
  • Paperback (Book)
  • 256
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