Betting book [ Sports & Gaming accessories ]
… wine’: significantly enough, the gain of the bet was often shared between the members present, emphasizing the convivial nature of such a practice. 7 In a different but still homosocial context, betting books also became a common feature of … 1771 - May 1833). 7 . ‘Court of Equity Club, Betting book’, LMA CLC/059/MS00552 (1768-1772). The betting book and the nature of bets A betting book is usually a leather-bound and hand-written manuscript, in which are recorded all the … and fashions of the elite. Not only was betting a form of entertainment and commerce, through its enjoyable and sociable nature, but it also stood as a social performance, a highly visible activity promoting distinction and social prestige. …
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