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Chronicles The First Decades Of An Informal Lottery Called The Jogo Do Bicho, Or Animal Game, Which Originated In Rio De Janeiro In 1892, And Remains Popular In Brazil Today. Origins Of The Jogo Do Bicho -- The Rules Of The Game -- An Underworld Of Goods -- Playing With Money In Republican Rio De Janeiro -- Lives Of The Players -- Vale O Escrito. Amy Chazkel. Description Based On Print Version Record Includes Bibliographical References And Index. English