Title
Playing The Numbers: Gambling In Harlem Between The Wars,Used
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The Phrase Harlem In The 1920S Evokes Images Of The Harlem Renaissance, Or Of Marcus Garvey And Soapbox Orators Haranguing Crowds About Politics And Race. Yet The Most Ubiquitous Feature Of Harlem Life Between The World Wars Was The Game Of Numbers. Thousands Of Wagers, Usually Of A Dime Or Less, Would Be Placed On A Daily Number Derived From U.S. Bank Statistics. The Rewards Of Hitting The Number, A 600To1 Payoff, Tempted The Ordinary Men And Women Of The Black Metropolis With The Chimera Of The Good Life. Playing The Numbers Tells The Story Of This Illegal Form Of Gambling And The Central Role It Played In The Lives Of African Americans Who Flooded Into Harlem In The Wake Of World War I.For A Dozen Years The Numbers Game Was One Of Americas Rare Blackowned Businesses, Turning Over Tens Of Millions Of Dollars Every Year. The Most Successful Bankers Were Known As Black Kings And Queens, And They Lived Royally. Yet The Very Success Of Bankers Like Stephanie St. Clair And Casper Holstein Attracted Dutch Schultz, Lucky Luciano, And Organized Crime To The Game. By The Late 1930S, Most Of The Profits Were Being Siphoned Out Of Harlem.Playing The Numbers Reveals A Unique Dimension Of African American Culture That Made Not Only Harlem But New York City Itself The Vibrant And Energizing Metropolis It Was. An Interactive Website Allows Readers To Locate Actors And Events On Harlems Streets.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Playing the Numbers'? A: 'Playing the Numbers' explores the illegal gambling culture in Harlem between the World Wars, focusing on the 'numbers game' and its impact on the African American community.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Playing the Numbers' is Shane White.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: 'Playing the Numbers' is listed as a used book in good condition.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Playing the Numbers' contains 320 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: 'Playing the Numbers' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'Playing the Numbers' published? A: 'Playing the Numbers' was published on May 15, 2010.
- Q: Is this book part of any specific genre? A: 'Playing the Numbers' falls under the category of Organized Crime.
- Q: What notable figures are mentioned in the book? A: The book discusses figures such as Stephanie St. Clair and Casper Holstein, who were significant players in Harlem's numbers game.
- Q: Does the book provide any interactive elements? A: Yes, 'Playing the Numbers' includes an interactive website that allows readers to locate actors and events on Harlem's streets.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: 'Playing the Numbers' is available in its first edition.