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Synopsis
Ombre Rediscovered offers clear rules, sample hands, and historical notes for the classic three-handed card game.
This edition gathers practical guidance with examples to help players learn and enjoy Ombre today. The book lays out what you need to play, how the game is structured, and how stakes work. It also provides hands and games for practice, plus appendices that expand on details and edge cases. A historical lens lets readers appreciate Ombre’s place in card-game history while learning a game that demands skill, focus, and careful play.
- Straightforward rules and a practical approach to playing Ombre with three players (and occasional four by simple adjustment).
- Examples of hands and complete game play to illustrate strategy and common outcomes.
- Notes on terminology, variations, and rules in greater detail for deeper study.
- Historical context and background to connect the game to its past and its readers today.
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Présentation de l'éditeur
This book was originally published prior to 1923, and represents a reproduction of an important historical work, maintaining the same format as the original work. While some publishers have opted to apply OCR (optical character recognition) technology to the process, we believe this leads to sub-optimal results (frequent typographical errors, strange characters and confusing formatting) and does not adequately preserve the historical character of the original artifact. We believe this work is culturally important in its original archival form. While we strive to adequately clean and digitally enhance the original work, there are occasionally instances where imperfections such as blurred or missing pages, poor pictures or errant marks may have been introduced due to either the quality of the original work or the scanning process itself. Despite these occasional imperfections, we have brought it back into print as part of our ongoing global book preservation commitment, providing customers with access to the best possible historical reprints. We appreciate your understanding of these occasional imperfections, and sincerely hope you enjoy seeing the book in a format as close as possible to that intended by the original publisher.
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The Game of Ombre (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book, originally published in 1878, is an engaging guide on how to play the classic card game of Ombre. The book contains a thorough explanation of the rules, strategies, terms, and scoring system, providing players of all levels with the knowledge they need to fully enjoy the game. With detailed descriptions of diverse hand combinations and sample games, the author gives readers the tools they need to develop their skills and understanding of Ombre. Ombre originated in Spain and was once a popular pastime among the upper classes of England. The author explores the history of the game, discussing its origins, evolution, and the reasons for its decline in popularity. He also provides insights into the broader context of card games during this period, and offers a thought-provoking exploration of the cultural and social significance of games like Ombre. The author's passion for the game is evident throughout the book, making it an enjoyable read for anyone interested in card games, history, or the evolution of entertainment and leisure activities. 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 9781333843854_0
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The Game of Ombre Classic Reprint
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333843854
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