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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 All Combined in One (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
- PublisherForgotten Books
- Publication date2020
- ISBN 10 0282896317
- ISBN 13 9780282896317
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages602
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The Whist Reference Book (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Condition: 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. Seller Inventory # 9780282896317_0
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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 All Combined in One (Classic Reprint)
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9780282896317
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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 All Combined in One (Classic Reprint)
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9780282896317
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