Chinese Games with Dice and Dominoes (1895) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781120175861)

Chinese Games With Dice And Dominoes is a comprehensive guide to the various traditional games played in China using dice and dominoes. The book was written by Stewart Culin, an American ethnographer and museum curator who was an expert in the study of games and gaming. Published in 1895, the book provides a detailed description of the rules, strategies, and cultural significance of more than 50 different games, including fan-tan, pai-gow, and chung-fa. The book also includes illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand the various games. Chinese Games With Dice And Dominoes is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of China, as well as for those who enjoy playing traditional games.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.

Author: Stewart Culin
ISBN-10: 1120175860
ISBN-13: 9781120175861
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/24/2009
Pages: 80
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.44lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.17d