9780282466640 - Hoyle's Improved Edition of the Rules for Playing Fashionable Games: Containing Copious Directions for Whist, Quadrille, Piquet, Quinze, Vingt Un, ... Cassino, Reve... (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book provides an excellently comprehensive and entertaining insight into a collection of classic games. From well-known card and board games to dice games and more unusual varieties, this sourcebook contains a wealth of information. The author presents their historical and cultural context, discussing how these games have entertained people for centuries while also providing detailed instructions on how to play, with rules and variations for each game. Throughout the book, the author discusses the fascinating evolution of games over time. Their observations on the origins of certain games, as well as different rule variations, combine to create a rich tapestry of information sure to engage players and casual readers alike. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.