Hoyle's Games Modernized by Professor Hoffmann and Edmond Hoyle

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Author Hoffmann, Professor, 1839-1919
Author Hoyle, Edmond, 1672-1769
Title Hoyle's Games Modernized
Note Reading ease score: 78.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents All Fours -- Baccarat -- Bézique -- Blind Hookey -- Cribbage -- Écarté -- Euchre -- Loo -- Napoleon -- Piquet -- Poker -- Pope Joan -- Solo Whist -- Vingt-Un -- Whist -- Bridge -- Auction Bridge -- Five Hundred -- Quinto -- Poker Patience -- Backgammon -- Bagatelle -- Billiards -- Pool -- Snooker Pool -- Chess -- Draughts -- Roulette -- Trente et Quarante.
Credits E-text prepared by Orphaned Projects, Imran Ghory, Keith Edkins,
Summary "Hoyle's Games Modernized" by Professor Hoffmann and Edmond Hoyle is a comprehensive collection of card games and their rules, written in the early 20th century. This volume serves as a revised and updated follow-up to the original works of Edmond Hoyle, who laid down initial formal rules for various card games in the 18th century. The book covers a wide array of games including classic favorites like Whist, Cribbage, and Poker, as well as newer games such as Auction Bridge. It aims to both preserve Hoyle's teachings and provide modern players with clear, updated instructions. The opening of the book offers a brief history of Edmond Hoyle and the evolution of his gaming publications, highlighting the significance of his contributions to card play standards. It explains his transition from private lessons to published works, encapsulating the context in which his methodologies became widely accepted. The introduction sets up the actual content of the book, which includes detailed rules and strategies for various games, along with tips for improving play. The reader is invited to explore the structure and objectives of each game, making it an accessible guide for both novices and seasoned players looking to enhance their gaming experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class GV: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure
Subject Card games
Subject Indoor games
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EBook-No. 39445
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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