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Poker: A History of America's National Game
This 5,400-word essay is a compact, colorful journey through the history of poker by popular historian Jack Kelly. Long viewed as America’s archetypical card game, poker originated along the Mississippi River as early as the 1820s. It’s evolution culminated in the poker boom that continues today. Along the way, the game attracted rogues, geniuses, politicians and celebrities. This intriguing, readable and carefully researched account is a must for poker players and history buffs alike.
20 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 8, 2010
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