Bøger af Charles Barwell Coles Amicus

""Short Whist: Its Rise, Progress, And Laws"" by Amicus (a pseudonym for Charles Barwell Coles) is a comprehensive guide to the popular card game of short whist. First published in 1835, the book covers the history of the game, its various strategies and tactics, and the rules and regulations that govern play. The author provides detailed explanations of the different types of hands, the role of the dealer, and the scoring system used in short whist. The book also includes a glossary of terms and a selection of sample hands to help readers improve their gameplay. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, ""Short Whist"" is an essential guide to one of the most popular card games of the 19th century.Together With Maxims For Beginners And Observations To Make Any One A Whist Player.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.