Lady Cadogan's Illustrated Games of Solitaire or Patience by Lady Adelaide Cadogan
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| Author | Cadogan, Adelaide, Lady |
|---|---|
| Title |
Lady Cadogan's Illustrated Games of Solitaire or Patience New Revised Edition, including American Games |
| Note | Reading ease score: 75.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by David Starner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "Lady Cadogan's Illustrated Games of Solitaire or Patience" by Lady Adelaide Cadogan is a comprehensive guide on various solitaire card games, originally published in the early 20th century. This book serves as a manual for both traditional and American solitaire variations, emphasizing the rules and strategies for playing patience games. The content is designed for enthusiasts of card games seeking to enhance their skills and repertoire of solitaire. The book details numerous solitaire games, each accompanied by specific rules and illustrative diagrams to assist players in understanding gameplay better. Each game is introduced with its unique structure, nuances of card movement, and strategies for winning, reflecting a blend of logic and skill involved in these card games. Games like "La Belle Lucie," "Napoleon’s Square," and "The Clock" are just a few among the many that showcase the diversity in play styles and mechanics, appealing to a wide range of players who appreciate both the challenge and the intricacies of patience. Through her clear explanations, Lady Adelaide Cadogan not only provides instructions but also cultivates a deeper appreciation for the art and strategy of solitaire. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GV: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure |
| Subject | Solitaire (Game) |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 21642 |
| Release Date | May 30, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 2, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 196 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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