
Teach Yourself Card Games
David Parlett(Author)
TEACH YOURSELF (Publisher)
4th Edition
Published on 29. September 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
336 pages
978-0-340-92728-1 (ISBN)
Description
There are hundreds of card games available to appeal to all tastes - from the intellectual intricacies of Bridge to the traditions of cribbage and whist. Teach Yourself Card Games includes the classics, games from abroad, and timeless favourites. The way it is written makes it suitable for everyone, for beginners, regular players, and the experienced player who wants to explore and experiment with new games. This book can also be used as a reference source, to check on rules or details that you may have forgotten. It includes lots of handy features, such as how to choose which game you play, and a glossary of card playing terms. The games are separated into the number of players that should ideally play them, and include games such as whist and solo, cribbage and piquet, hearts and skats, pontoon and poker. This new edition includes substantially revised and updated chapters particularly for games such as Kaluki which have become more extensive and elaborate. There are also suggestions of where readers can find find helpful websites on the internet.
There are hundreds of card games available to appeal to all tastes - from the intellectual intricacies of Bridge to the traditions of cribbage and whist. Teach Yourself Card Games includes the classics, games from abroad, and timeless favourites. The way it is written makes it suitable for everyone, for beginners, regular players, and the experienced player who wants to explore and experiment with new games. This book can also be used as a reference source, to check on rules or details that you may have forgotten. It includes lots of handy features, such as how to choose which game you play, and a glossary of card playing terms. The games are separated into the number of players that should ideally play them, and include games such as whist and solo, cribbage and piquet, hearts and skats, pontoon and poker. This new edition includes substantially revised and updated chapters particularly for games such as Kaluki which have become more extensive and elaborate. There are also suggestions of where readers can find find helpful websites on the internet.
There are hundreds of card games available to appeal to all tastes - from the intellectual intricacies of Bridge to the traditions of cribbage and whist. Teach Yourself Card Games includes the classics, games from abroad, and timeless favourites. The way it is written makes it suitable for everyone, for beginners, regular players, and the experienced player who wants to explore and experiment with new games. This book can also be used as a reference source, to check on rules or details that you may have forgotten. It includes lots of handy features, such as how to choose which game you play, and a glossary of card playing terms. The games are separated into the number of players that should ideally play them, and include games such as whist and solo, cribbage and piquet, hearts and skats, pontoon and poker. This new edition includes substantially revised and updated chapters particularly for games such as Kaluki which have become more extensive and elaborate. There are also suggestions of where readers can find find helpful websites on the internet.
More details
Series
Edition
4th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Murray Press
Edition type
Revised edition
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Illustrations
black and white diagrams
Dimensions
Height: 197 mm
Width: 128 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
295 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-340-92728-1 (9780340927281)
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Person
David Parlett is a freelance games writer and consultant. He has been collecting, inventing, and writing about card games for most of his life.
David Parlett is a freelance games writer and consultant. He has been collecting, inventing, and writing about card games for most of his life.
David Parlett is a freelance games writer and consultant. He has been collecting, inventing, and writing about card games for most of his life.