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. Dossiers: San Francisco in the 1850s Sailing Ships Sailing on San Francisco Bay The English and Betting Londinium How did People Dress in the 1850s? Money and its Origins London Today The Origins of Banking