The Art Of Practical Whist: Being A Series Of Letters Descriptive Of Every Part Of The Game, And The Best Method Of Becoming A Skillful Player (1879)
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ISBN10: 1120726174
ISBN13: 9781120726179
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Nov 21 2009
Pages: 244
Weight: 0.73
Height: 0.51 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781120726179
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Nov 21 2009
Pages: 244
Weight: 0.73
Height: 0.51 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Art of Practical Whist is a book written by Alfred Wilks Drayson in 1879. The book is a series of letters that describe every part of the game of whist and the best methods of becoming a skillful player. Whist is a card game that is played with four players, and the objective is to win tricks by playing high-ranking cards. The book covers all aspects of the game, including the basic rules, strategies for bidding and playing, and tips for improving one's game. It also includes advice on etiquette and sportsmanship, as well as anecdotes and historical information about the game. The Art of Practical Whist is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning how to play whist or improving their skills in the game.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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