Have you ever made a bet - a big bet? In the 1850s, a young American finds himself in London by chance. He is penniless, and yet he leads the lixurious life of a millionaire. How can he do this? It's all thanks to a bizarre bet made by two eccentric gentlemen. *PET-style activities *Trinity-style activities (grades 5/6) *Informative background information to the text including dossiers on London Today, Money and its Origins and The Origins of Banking *Internet project *Exit test *Full recording of the text