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Card Games David Parlett

Card Games By David Parlett

Card Games by David Parlett


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Summary

There are hundreds of card games to appeal to all tastes - from the intellectual intricacies of Bridge to the psychological excitement of Poker. Written for beginners, regular players and the experienced player, this book includes the classics, games from abroad and timeless favourites.

Card Games Summary

Card Games by David Parlett

There are hundreds of card games available to appeal to all tastes - from the intellectual intricacies of Bridge to the psychological excitement of poker. 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.

About David Parlett

David Parlett is a freelance games writer and consultant. He has been collecting, inventing, and writing about card games for most of his life.

Table of Contents

introduction; game plan / why play cards? / the basic essentials / choosing your game / card games on the net; plain trick games; 1 - german whist / 2 - bismarck / 3 - knockout whist / 4 - minnesota whist / 5 - partnership whist / 6 - nap / 7 - solo whist / 8 - oh hell! / 9 - ninety-nine / 10 - hearts / 11 - euchre / 12 - five hundred / 13 - spades / 14 - contract bridge / 15 - twenty-five; point-trick games; 16 - piquet / 17 - sixty-six / 18 - bezique / 19 - klaberjass / 20 - skat / 21 - bum game / 22 - crazy eights / 23 - adders / 24 - cribbage; rummy games; 25 - rummy / 26 - gin rummy / 27 - kalookie / 28 - contract rummy / 29 - canasta; gambling games; 30 - newmarket / 31 - pontoon / 32 - brag / 33 - poker; glossary; index

Additional information

GOR003895906
9780340858981
0340858982
Card Games by David Parlett
Used - Very Good
Paperback
John Murray Press
20030101
288
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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