A Bibliography of Card-Games and of the History of Playing Cards (Classic Reprint)
A Bibliography of Card-Games and of the History of Playing Cards (Classic Reprint)

Author: Norton Townshend Horr

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2016-10-04

Total Pages: 84

ISBN-13: 9781333843960

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Excerpt from A Bibliography of Card-Games and of the History of Playing Cards Ames, Fisher. - Modern Whist, with the laws of the Game. New York: Harper, 1879. 32mo. Pp. 84. (half Hour Series.) 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.

A History of Playing Cards and a Bibliography of Cards and Gaming
A History of Playing Cards and a Bibliography of Cards and Gaming

Author: Catherine Perry Hargrave

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2000-01-01

Total Pages: 516

ISBN-13: 0486412369

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Intricate, absorbing study based on research and card collections from around the world tells the story of playing cards and their manufacture, plus provides a fascinating overview of heraldry, geography, history, and the social and political activities of man over the past six centuries. Includes an enormous annotated bibliography of more than 900 items on playing cards and games, and over 1,400 illustrations. Praised by The New York Times as "the most authoritative and complete treatment of its kind."

Card Night
Card Night

Author: Will Roya

Publisher: Hachette UK

Published: 2021-07-13

Total Pages: 198

ISBN-13: 0762473525

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Learn when to hold 'em and when to fold 'em with Card Night, a collection of 52 classic card games, including rules and strategies. Featuring step-by-step, illustrated instructions, and two indexes that organize each game by difficulty and number of players needed, Card Night includes directions for playing all the most popular card games, including Hearts and Bridge, Rummy and Go Fish. In addition to providing the rules of standard game play, Card Night also details the fascinating stories and peculiarities behind some of the world's most famous card decks, some of which were used as currency, tools for propaganda, and even as a means for sending coded messages. Offering one game for each week of the year, Card Night is the go-to companion for weekly game nights, long car rides, and rainy days spent at home. Wow your friends and family with your game playing prowess and keep them entertained with fascinating details from playing card history.

A Bibliography of Card-Games and of the History of Playing Cards
A Bibliography of Card-Games and of the History of Playing Cards

Author: Norton Townshend Horr

Publisher:

Published: 2015-02-15

Total Pages: 79

ISBN-13: 9781504262316

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Hardcover reprint of the original 1892 edition - beautifully bound in brown cloth covers featuring titles stamped in gold, 8vo - 6x9. No adjustments have been made to the original text, giving readers the full antiquarian experience. For quality purposes, all text and images are printed as black and white. This item is printed on demand. Book Information: Horr, Norton T. (Norton Townshend). A Bibliography Of Card-Games And Of The History Of Playing Cards. Indiana: Repressed Publishing LLC, 2012. Original Publishing: Horr, Norton T. (Norton Townshend). A Bibliography Of Card-Games And Of The History Of Playing Cards, . Cleveland, O.: C. Orr, 1892. Subject: Card Games