The Nine of Diamonds
During the gold fever in California in '49 and even as early as 1845, men were rough and reckless and among the number was Hammond Floyd, an adventurer, who was ready to turn a trick at card... Read allDuring the gold fever in California in '49 and even as early as 1845, men were rough and reckless and among the number was Hammond Floyd, an adventurer, who was ready to turn a trick at cards, but always on the level. Engaged in a high-stake game with Jenkins, a desperate dandy, ... Read allDuring the gold fever in California in '49 and even as early as 1845, men were rough and reckless and among the number was Hammond Floyd, an adventurer, who was ready to turn a trick at cards, but always on the level. Engaged in a high-stake game with Jenkins, a desperate dandy, who lived on his luck and record as a bad man. Hammond draws the winning cards and in shor... Read all