BOHN?S NEW HAND-BOOK OF GAMES IBD

Sinopsis

Bohn?s New Hand-Book of Games, originally published in 1850, is a comprehensive guide to popular games of the mid-19th century. This edition, carefully compiled by Henry George Bohn, includes detailed rules and strategies for a variety of pastimes, making it an invaluable resource for both novice and experienced players. The book features expert insights into Whist, contributed by notable figures such as Deschapelles, Matthews, Hoyle, and Carleton. It also provides in-depth instruction on Draughts, courtesy of Sturges and Walker, and offers guidance on mastering the game of Billiards, with contributions from White and Bohn themselves. This hand-book offers a glimpse into the leisure activities of a bygone era. It is a must-have for collectors of antique game books and anyone interested in the history of popular amusements.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.