Publisher's Synopsis

Hoyle's Games: Containing The Rules For Playing Fashionable Games (1867) is a comprehensive guidebook that provides detailed instructions on how to play various popular games of the time. Written by Edmond Hoyle, a well-known authority on card and board games, the book covers a wide range of games including whist, cribbage, chess, backgammon, billiards, and many others. The book is divided into sections, with each section focusing on a particular game and providing a thorough explanation of its rules, strategies, and variations. The language used in the book is clear and concise, making it easy for both beginners and experienced players to follow. The book also includes illustrations and diagrams to help readers better understand the games. Overall, Hoyle's Games is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in learning how to play traditional games or looking to improve their skills.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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781120376183
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 328
Weight: 648g
Height: 151mm
Width: 228mm
Spine width: 22mm