Advanced Bridge: The Higher Principles of the Game Analysed and Explained, and Their Application Illustrated by Hands Taken From Actual Play (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Joseph Bowne Elwell

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0267456794 ISBN 13: 9780267456796

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master the higher principles of bridge with practical, hands-on guidance.

This edition analyzes the game’s core concepts and shows how top players apply them in real hands, from opening to endplay.

Bridge students and enthusiasts will find clear, step-by-step explanations of attacking and defending, with a focus on the dealer’s play of the dummy hand, trump management, and the practical application of key techniques. The text emphasizes logic, measurable outcomes, and hands drawn from actual play to illustrate strong, reliable play in a wide range of situations.

• Foundational principles you can use at the table, not just theory
• Detailed handling of no-trump play and the non-dealer’s perspective
• Strategies for discarding, finessing, and managing trumps
• Illustrative hands that demonstrate critical concepts in action

Ideal for readers who want a clear, comprehensive guide to advancing their bridge skills, from beginners to intermediate players seeking practical mastery of the game.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0267456794
• ISBN 13: 9780267456796
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 320