From the Mill to Monte Carlo: The Working-Class Englishman Who Beat the Monaco Casino and Changed Gambling Forever
Language: English
Published by Amberley Publishing, 2018
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used

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Some minor shelf wear to the jacket. Otherwise excellent. Book is signed by the author. A nearly new hardback copy of the story of a man who went from Yorkshire mill worker to Monte Carlo millionaire. Amongst the men 'who broke the bank at Monte Carlo', Joseph Hobson Jagger is unique. He is the only one known to have devised an infallible and completely legal system to defeat the odds at roulette and win a fortune. But he was not what might be expected. Jagger should now be regarded as the real 'man who broke the bank at Monte Carlo'. We pack our books properly and shup daily from the UK.
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- Title
- From the Mill to Monte Carlo: The Working-Class Englishman Who Beat the Monaco Casino and Changed Gambling Forever
- Author
- Fletcher, Anne
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- As New
- Dust jacket
- As New
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1445671395
- ISBN 13
- 9781445671390
- Edition
- 1st Edition
Discover the incredible life of Joseph Hobson Jagger, a Victorian textile worker who defied expectations and broke the bank at Monte Carlo. This gripping biography uncovers the truth behind the family legend, revealing how Jagger devised a legal system to win a fortune at roulette.
Follow Anne Fletcher as she pieces together the story of her great-great-great-uncle, exploring his motivations, methods, and the impact of his win on his family. Was he a lucky gambler or a brilliant strategist? Uncover the secrets of Victorian society, the Industrial Revolution, and the allure of Monte Carlo casinos in this captivating tale of ambition, risk, and fortune. Perfect for readers interested in history, biography, and true crime.
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