Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2012-10-24 Public domain in the USA. 338 Maskelyne, John Nevil 1839 1917 Maskelyne, J. N. (John Nevil) Maskelyne, Nevil Maskelyne, Mr. (John Nevil) 05025208 Sharps and Flats A Complete Revelation of the Secrets of Cheating at Games of Chance and Skill Produced by Chris Curnow, Charlie Howard and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Sharps and Flats" by John Nevil Maskelyne is a detailed examination of the art and mechanics of cheating in games of chance and skill, written in the late 19th century. This intriguing work aims to uncover the tricks and deceptions employed by those who engage in sharping, providing readers with an insight into the world of gambling fraud. Maskelyne, an accomplished magician and illusionist, sets forth to educate the public on recognizing these deceptions and understanding the moral implications related to cheating. At the start of the book, the author presents a philosophical perspective on the nature of cheating, suggesting that some individuals are inherently inclined towards crime and deception. He shares his personal experiences in battling chicanery, emphasizing the importance of enlightening the public about the extent of cheating prevalent in society. Following this introduction, Maskelyne begins to explore the common tactics employed by sharps, illustrating how they operate in various settings like racecourses and card games, thus teasing the audience with the revelations that will follow in the subsequent chapters. The tone is educational yet cautionary, setting the stage for a deeper exploration into the dark arts of cheating. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/41169/41169-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Gambling Cardsharping GV Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Crime/Mystery Browsing: Sports/Hobbies/Motoring Category: How To ... Category: Law & Criminology 541653 2025-06-16T16:48:24.511957 text/html 544638 2012-10-24T09:58:04 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 1240535 2025-06-16T16:48:33.714928 application/epub+zip 1244296 2025-06-16T16:48:26.446971 application/epub+zip 232971 2025-06-16T16:48:25.437941 application/epub+zip 1380747 2025-06-16T16:48:39.639911 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1326271 2025-06-16T16:48:32.650916 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 325012 2022-09-18T19:11:36.420060 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 476164 2023-09-18T05:17:22.905094 text/plain 16412 2025-06-16T16:48:39.809874 application/rdf+xml 8775 2025-06-16T16:48:25.553940 image/jpeg 1825 2025-06-16T16:48:25.495980 image/jpeg 1152730 2025-06-16T16:48:24.710967 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia