9780282896317 - The Whist Reference Book: Wherein Information Is Presented Concerning the Noble Game, in All Its Aspects, After the Manner of a Cyclopedia, Dictionary, and Digest A... (2 risultati)

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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book takes on understanding and playing the classic card game of whist. The author takes a historical approach, digging into the evolution of whist from humble beginnings to the nineteenth-century, with its impact on modern bridge and other card games evident. The work profiles famous whist players in depth, from early enthusiasts to the men who turned the game into a competitive sport with defined rules and protocols. The book also provides a look into the social and cultural context of whist, which attracted a diverse group of enthusiasts who codified its rules and popularized it throughout the world, cementing its place as a beloved game of skill, strategy, and camaraderie. Throughout, insights and observations from experienced players are interwoven to illustrate and support the author's analysis, providing readers with a resource that is both entertaining and educational. 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.