Bridge; its Principles and Rules of Play by J. B. Elwell

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Author Elwell, J. B. (Joseph Bowne), 1874-1920
Title Bridge; its Principles and Rules of Play
with Illustrative Hands and the Club Code of Bridge Laws
Note Reading ease score: 73.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
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Summary "Bridge; its Principles and Rules of Play" by J. B. Elwell is a comprehensive guide on the card game Bridge, written in the early 20th century. The book serves as an instructional resource aimed at beginners and intermediate players, discussing the rules and strategies necessary to play the game effectively. It covers essential topics including card cutting, dealing, declaring trumps, scoring, and specific strategies for various types of plays. The opening portion of the work lays a foundational understanding of Bridge, starting with the game's setup and the players' roles. Elwell explains the process of cutting the cards to determine play order and how to deal the cards. He details the game's objectives, emphasizing the importance of scoring both trick and honour points and introduces various rules for dealing, including guidelines for trump declarations and how to proceed during play. This section offers clarity and structure, ensuring readers can follow the game's fundamentals before delving deeper into more intricate strategies and techniques. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class GV: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure
Subject Bridge whist
Category Text
EBook-No. 38000
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Nov 13, 2011
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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