Download or read book The Complete Win at Whist written by Joe D. Andrews and published by Baron Barclay Bridge Supplies. This book was released on 2016-05-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whist is one of the original classic card games. It predates Bridge, Pinochle, Poker and Hearts. The last 50 years has seen a resurgence of many variations of Whist - especially the Bid version, which uses Jokers. The 14 illustrative hands will focus on mastering hand analysis, bidding, play of the hand, defensive strategy, and partnership skills. This book includes a complete history of Whist, rules for Whist variations, and a full glossary of terms and definitions.
Download or read book A Short Treatise on the Game of Whist The third edition with great additions etc written by Edmond HOYLE and published by . This book was released on 1743 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Minnesota Whist written by Eric Newell and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2010-10-25 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Minnesota Whist covers all aspects of the card game from the basics to advanced strategies. Join Eric Newell as he takes you through the Highs and Lows on a favorite game imported from Norway.
Download or read book Card Games For Dummies written by Barry Rigal and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-03-04 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Card games offer loads of fun and one of the best socializing experiences out there. But picking up winning card strategies is a bit of a challenge, and though your buddies may think that picking up the rules of the game is easy, winning is a totally different story. With Card Games For Dummies, Second Edition, you’ll not only be able to play the hottest card games around, you can also apply game-winning strategies and tips to have fun and beat your opponents. Now updated, this hands-on guide shows you everything you need to know—the basics, the tricks, and the techniques—to become a master card player, with expanded coverage on poker as well as online gaming and tournaments. Soon you will have the card-playing power to: Pin down your opponents in Texas Hold’em Show off your power in Stud Poker Hit wisely in Blackjack Break hearts ruthlessly in Hearts Mix up the night with Gin and Rummy Build yourself a victory in Bridge Send them fishing in Go Fish This straightforward, no-nonsense guide features great ways to improve your game and have more fun, as well as a list of places to find out more about your favorite game. It also profiles different variations of each game, making you a player for all seasons!
Download or read book Bid Whist written by Herman Johnson and published by . This book was released on 2003-04 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the joys of being a baseball fan is the uncovering of some of the bizarre and unusual happenings that occur each year in the game of baseball. This book explores those instances where a major league player, famous or obscure, does something never before done, and to this day has not been duplicated. Whether it be heroic, record-shattering or embarrassing it has found its way into the annals of baseball history and is brought out in this book.
Download or read book A Short Treatise on the Game of Whist written by Edmond Hoyle and published by . This book was released on 1747 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Laws and Principles of Whist Stated and Explained written by Cavendish and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-10-27 with total page 542 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'The Laws and Principles of Whist Stated and Explained' by Cavendish, readers are introduced to a comprehensive guide on the famous card game, Whist. The book delves into the rules, strategies, and nuances of Whist, providing detailed explanations and illustrations to aid players in mastering the game. Written in a clear and concise style, Cavendish's work reflects the meticulous approach of a passionate Whist enthusiast, making it a valuable resource for both beginners and experienced players. The book's emphasis on precision and logic mirrors the intellectual rigor of 19th-century card game literature. Cavendish's attention to detail and dedication to the craft of Whist shines through in every page, elevating this text to a scholarly yet accessible guide for aficionados of the game. Fans of card games and those looking to deepen their understanding of Whist will find 'The Laws and Principles of Whist Stated and Explained' a compelling and enlightening read.
Download or read book A Sixpence at Whist written by Janet E. Mullin and published by Boydell & Brewer. This book was released on 2015 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Peering through the windows of private homes and Assembly Rooms alike, this book shines a new light on the middle classes during the long eighteenth century.
Download or read book A Short Treatise on the Game of Whist written by Edmond Hoyle and published by . This book was released on 1750 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Game of Whist written by and published by . This book was released on 1882 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book How to Play Whist written by Tim Ander and published by CRB Publishing. This book was released on 2018-05-06 with total page 47 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master the High-Society Game of Whist! Click the READ MORE button to explore the world of whist. When you read How to Play Whist, you’ll be whisked away to a time of luxurious private clubs inhabited by 19th-century intellectuals. Invented in the 17th century, whist (the whisper game) was a favorite of Edmond Hoyle, the most famous name in card gaming. Though this game remains most popular in Britain, people around the globe enjoy this famous game. In this fascinating book, you’ll learn all the basics you need to sit down at the Whist table: How to Deal a Hand of Whist Whist Gameplay Mechanics and Techniques The Whist Scoring System and much more! With this comprehensive guide, you can learn and play many variations of Whist. You’ll discover a vast array of games like Bid, Solo, German, and Israeli Whist – and even Hearts! With the Whist strategies in this compelling guide, you’ll soon master the basics and become a formidable player. You’ll find out how to work with your partner and use low cards to flush out your opponents’ high cards. This book explains how to estimate how many tricks you’ll win with Aces, Kinds, and Queens – and even how to count trumps! Don’t pass up this chance to enjoy the classic game of Whist. Get your copy of How to Play Whist right away! It’s simple and easy to order – just scroll up and click the BUY NOW WITH ONE CLICK button.
Download or read book The Theory of the Modern Scientific Game of Whist written by William Pole and published by . This book was released on 1872 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book The Penguin Book of Card Games written by David Parlett and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2008-08-07 with total page 688 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Penguin Book of Card Games is the authoritative up-to-date compendium, describing an abundance of games to be played both for fun and by serious players. Auctions, trumpless hands, cross-ruffing and lurching: card players have a language all of their own. From games of high skill (Bridge) to games of high chance (Newmarket) to trick-taking (Whist) and banking (Pontoon), David Parlett, seasoned specialist in card games, takes us masterfully through the countless games to choose from. Not content to merely show us games with the conventional fifty-two card pack, Parlett covers many games played with other types of cards - are you brave enough to play with Tarot? With a 'working description' of each game, with the rules, variations and origins of each, as well as an appendix of games invented by the author himself, The Penguin Book of Card Games will delight, entertain and inform both the novice and the seasoned player.
Download or read book The New York Times Bridge Book written by Alan Truscott and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2004-08 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to the popular card game includes anecdotes about great players, major tournaments, scandals, and strategies that make bridge so legendary.
Download or read book An epitome of the game of whist long and short written by E M. Arnaud and published by . This book was released on 1829 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
