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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. An exploration of the evolution of Whist, this book traces the humble beginnings of Whist, an English card game, to its modern form. The author provides a detailed history of the game and its variants across the centuries, with chapters on its primitive era, its development under Hoyle, the philosophical era, and latter-day improvements. More than a mere historical account, the book examines the intellectual attractions that define Whist and discusses game strategies and principles. The author's deep dive into this history reveals the evolution of this competitive game into a science and an art, with room for players of all skill levels. This insightful book provides valuable lessons for both beginning and experienced Whist players. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330580387_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330580387
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330580387
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)