The Laws and Principles of Whist Stated and Explained, by Cavendish
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About this eBook
| Author | Cavendish, 1831-1899 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 28010148 |
| Title |
The Laws and Principles of Whist Stated and Explained, and its practice illustrated on an original system by means of hands played completely through. 18th edition |
| Alternate Title | Cavendish on Whist |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Richard Tonsing, Colin Bell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "The Laws and Principles of Whist Stated and Explained" by Cavendish is a comprehensive treatise on the card game Whist, written in the late 19th century. This work aims to address common deficiencies in existing texts about Whist by providing not just the rules, but also valuable principles behind the gameplay, including strategic illustrations through complete hands. It serves both novices and seasoned players seeking to improve their understanding of the game. The opening of the book features an illustrated frontispiece and dedicates itself to the historical context of Whist, followed by a preface explaining the author's intentions. The author notes that existing materials often present principles as arbitrary conventions without adequate justification, which this work seeks to remedy. The preface encourages readers to familiarize themselves with the fundamental rules of play before delving into the principles outlined in the book, effectively setting the stage for a detailed exploration of Whist’s mechanics and strategic concepts. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GV: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure |
| Subject | Whist |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 51039 |
| Release Date | Jan 25, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 52 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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