The Game Of Whist Classic Reprint
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The Game Of Whist Classic Reprint
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language : en
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Release Date : 2017-12-18
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Excerpt from The Game of Whist II. Whist is really a new game. That is to say, it has been studied scientifically by capable persons only during a generation or so. And it offers a wide field for research and analysis. It has its disad vantages in the shape of stupid traditions. To which superfluous weight is lent by the fact that most players are tossed into playing, and graft on the natural, carnal man's inclination to make all his aces and kings first, and lead from his short suits so as to trump. Some superstition bequeathed by his earliest mentor. The first step taken by the author of American Whist is excel lent and practical; he would sweep away the whole code and substi tute 14 laws, proceeding on the assumption that the whist-player is a gentleman who plays cards for intellectual pleasure. The game is to be played in silence; there are 7 points; honors are not counted. And the penalties are loss of deal for a misdeal, facing or exposing a card; forfeiture of a point for throwing 2 cards, exposing a card. Playing out of turn, etc., and of 3 points in the case of revoke. Much - near ly all - of this we approve. We object to honors because they are needless; one side will in the long run hold as many as the other. So that really there is nothing gained or lost. We may add that we are more completely emancipated from whist superstitions than our Boston friend and fellow-player. And that we believe in making the trump from the second pack. There is. Of course, the stock argument that by leaving the trump-card exposed, the calculations and combina tions of the players are facilitated, but there is nothing in this. Why should A. The dealer, see only the 13 cards in his own hand. While B, C, and D, see 14? It is contended that the exposure of the trump card is a sort of a penalty for the advantage of the deal. But as the deal comes round to each player in turn, the question of advantage may be eliminated from the problem. There is no reason why one of the 4 players should be guaranteed in advance the pos session of a trump. And as the whole beauty of the game con sists in the rapid adaptation of a general plan to the exigencies of the instant, the keener intellectual enjoyment must result when the un certainty is most complete. Every player on taking up his hand and acquainting himself with its character and strength, and the state of the score, forms a plan of campaign, which he may have to modify before the 2d or 3d round has been played. We believe that he will lay out such a plan more successfully. And with more pleasure to him self, when he is in ignorance of the position of the 14th card than when knowledge of its whereabouts affects his play. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Whist And Short Whist Classic Reprint
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Author : Thomas Matthews
language : en
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Release Date : 2018-03-23
Whist And Short Whist Classic Reprint written by Thomas Matthews and has been published by Forgotten Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-03-23 with Games & Activities categories.
Excerpt from Whist, and Short Whist The following definition of the game of whist is recommended to the attentive perusal of the reader, previous to his studying the maxims; as nothing will facilitate his comprehension of them so much as a clear idea of the ultimate end to which they all tend. Whist is a game of Calculation, Observation, and Position or Tenace. Calculation teaches you to plan your game, and lead originally to advantage; before a card is played, you suppose the dealer to have an honour and three other trumps; the others each an honour and two others. The least reflection will show, that as it is two to one that your partner has not a named card, to lead on the supposition he has it, is to play against calculation; whereas, the odds being in favour of his having one of two named cards, you are justified in playing accordingly. Calculation is also of use on other occasions, which the maxims will elucidate. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
The Theory Of The Modern Scientific Game Of Whist Classic Reprint
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Author : William Pole
language : en
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Release Date : 2017-11-22
The Theory Of The Modern Scientific Game Of Whist Classic Reprint written by William Pole and has been published by Forgotten Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-11-22 with Games & Activities categories.
Excerpt from The Theory of the Modern Scientific Game of Whist The Author's experience leads him to believe that an exposition of the fundamental Theory of Whist will not only be satisfactory to accomplished players, by making clearer to them the principles they already act upon, but will be found of still greater advantage for teaching the game in the ordinary domestic circle. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Whist And Duplicate Whist Classic Reprint
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Author : Walter H. Barney
language : en
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Release Date : 2017-10-27
Whist And Duplicate Whist Classic Reprint written by Walter H. Barney and has been published by Forgotten Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-10-27 with Games & Activities categories.
Excerpt from Whist and Duplicate Whist The player at the dealer's left leads, and the following of suit is obligatory. Where none of the suit led is held, the trick may be trumped, or a card of any other suit may be thrown on it. The highest trump played, or, if no trumps are played, the highest card of the suit led, wins the trick. The winner leads for the next trick. The first six tricks taken in are called a book, and count nothing. Each trick over six counts one point for game. The tricks are kept separate as they are taken in, and when the book (six tricks) is complete, it is gathered, together and laid to one side. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Winning Whist
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Author : Emery Boardman
language : en
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Release Date : 2018-03-23
Winning Whist written by Emery Boardman and has been published by Forgotten Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-03-23 with Games & Activities categories.
Excerpt from Winning Whist: A Harmonious System of Combined Long-Suit and Short-Suit Play of the Game of Whist Who will believe that man could e'er exist Who Spent near half an age in studying Whist; Grew gray with calculation, - 1abor hard. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
The Game Of Whist
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language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1881
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A Handbook Of Whist
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Author : Geo W. Bailey
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015-08-04
A Handbook Of Whist written by Geo W. Bailey and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-08-04 with Games categories.
Excerpt from A Handbook of Whist: Designed as a Book of Reference for Those Who Would Perfect Themselves in the Modern Scientific Game of Whist In this handbook, an attempt is made to condense, arrange, and to marshal into a system, all the specifics directions for play that could be found in the works of the acknowledged masters of the game of whist. The object is to present these directions unencumbered by explanation or discussion, in a form convenient for reference. Many topics are omitted, in which a novice would find instruction necessary. To the unscientific player, it may seem a perplexing mass of details, - of doubtful authority, and challenging a most prodigious effort of the memory. But to the genuine student of whist, who has perused such works as those of Pole and Cavendish, and strives to apply their principles in his play, this Handbook of Reference is offered, to show him at a glance, what to do in any given situation, - what to lead, and what to play. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
The Laws And Practice Of Whist Classic Reprint
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Author : Edward Augustus Carlyon
language : en
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Release Date : 2018-03-23
The Laws And Practice Of Whist Classic Reprint written by Edward Augustus Carlyon and has been published by Forgotten Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-03-23 with Games & Activities categories.
Excerpt from The Laws and Practice of Whist Among the original matter in this work, the development of the signal denominated the Blue Peter is the most important feature; but the chief task of the author has been to express the precepts of the game in the most precise terms, and to adapt each rule to its logical position. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Whist Developments
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Author : Cavendish Cavendish
language : en
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Release Date : 2018-02-04
Whist Developments written by Cavendish Cavendish and has been published by Forgotten Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-02-04 with Games & Activities categories.
Excerpt from Whist Developments: American Leads and the Unblocking Game ON the first introduction of American Leads, a somewhat heated controversy arose as to their effect on the game of Whist. One view, which could not then be controverted, was, that more experience was needed before deciding whether to adopt them or not. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
The Game Of Whist
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1882
The Game Of Whist written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1882 with Whiz, 1882 categories.