World of Games
Their Origins, History, How to Play Them, How to Make Them
Facts On File Inc (Publisher)
Published on 1. September 1989
Book
Hardback
240 pages
978-0-8160-2184-0 (ISBN)
Description
This volume delves into the origins of over 140 games from black-jack to yo-yo demonstrating how this aspect of life has crossed social, historical, cultural, political and geographical borders. Many games are relics of ancient religious rituals or originated as a means of training young people in hunting and fighting skills, or just to sharpen mental ability. Some of the 140 games featured include: boules, backgammon, chequers, scrabble, tiddly-winks, poker, marbles, hopscotch and lacrosse.
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Language
English
Dutch
Place of publication
New York
United States
Illustrations
300 colour illustrations and photographs
Dimensions
Height: 280 mm
Width: 235 mm
Weight
1192 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8160-2184-0 (9780816021840)
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