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Foster's Duplicate Whist: A Complete System Of Instruction In Whist Strategy (1894)

Foster's Duplicate Whist: A Complete System Of Instruction In Whist Strategy (1894)

Foster, Robert Frederick

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ISBN10: 1164650246
ISBN13: 9781164650249
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 248
Weight: 0.74
Height: 0.52 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Foster's Duplicate Whist: A Complete System of Instruction in Whist Strategy is a comprehensive guide to the game of whist, written by Robert Frederick Foster and originally published in 1894. The book provides a detailed explanation of the rules and strategies of whist, a popular card game that was widely played in the 19th century.The book is organized into several sections, beginning with an overview of the game and its history. Foster then provides a detailed explanation of the rules of whist, including the various types of bids, tricks, and scoring methods.The heart of the book is its discussion of whist strategy. Foster provides a comprehensive analysis of the various tactics and techniques used in the game, including how to read your opponents, how to make the most of your hand, and how to play defensively. He also discusses the importance of communication between partners, and offers advice on how to develop a successful partnership.Throughout the book, Foster emphasizes the importance of practice and repetition in mastering the game of whist. He provides numerous examples and exercises to help readers improve their skills, and includes a section on how to organize and run a whist tournament.Overall, Foster's Duplicate Whist is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning or improving their skills at whist. Its comprehensive approach and detailed analysis make it an essential reference for players of all levels.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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