The Book Of Table Games (1894) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781166999872)

The Book of Table Games is a comprehensive guide to a wide variety of traditional and modern tabletop games, written by Professor Hoffmann and first published in 1894. The book covers a range of games, including card games, board games, and dice games, providing detailed rules and instructions for each one. The games are organized into chapters based on their type and complexity, with introductory sections that provide historical and cultural context for each game.The book begins with an overview of card games, including popular games like poker, whist, and bridge, as well as lesser-known games like piquet and �����cart�����. The chapter on board games covers classics like chess and checkers, as well as more obscure games like fox and geese and nine men's morris. The section on dice games includes games of chance like craps and hazard, as well as strategic games like backgammon.Throughout the book, Hoffmann provides tips and strategies for winning each game, as well as advice on etiquette and good sportsmanship. He also includes illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand the rules and gameplay.Overall, The Book of Table Games is a valuable resource for anyone interested in traditional games and their history, as well as for those looking to expand their repertoire of tabletop games. Its timeless appeal makes it a must-read for game enthusiasts of all ages.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: Hoffmann Hoffmann
ISBN-10: 1166999874
ISBN-13: 9781166999872
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 328
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.97lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d