From the famous CANFIELD solitaire to Napoleon’s forty thieves . . . complete instructions, illustrations, terminology, time requirements, and odds for winning over 225 games
Endless hours of do-it-yourself fun! Over 225 of the most challenging and fascinating card games ever invented. In addition to including all of the best and most frequently enjoyed games of solitaire—like CANFIELD, KLONDIKE, PATIENCE—authors Morehead and Mott-Smith have added a generous selection of brand-new games to the battle of wits against chance . . . try your skill at BOOMERANG, BRISTOL, SUDDEN DEATH.
It’s here—everything you need to know about solitaire and patience games!
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Albert H. Morehead (1909–1966), known as the “modern Hoyle,” was the games editor of the New York Times, a lexicographer, and the author of more than 50 books on card games. Some of his works include The Complete Book of Solitaire and Patience Games and the world-famous Contract Bridge Summary.
Geoffrey Mott-Smith was cochairman of the ACBL Laws Commission, editor of the ACBL Bridge Bulletin 1935–36, a contributor to The Bridge World, a writer, and a cryptographer. During World War II, Mott-Smith served as chief instructor for the OSS in the training of cryptographers and cryptanalysts. He wrote or cowrote more than 29 books on games and served as games consultant for the Association of American Playing Card Manufacturers.
In addition to including all of the best and most frequently enjoyed games of solitaire - like Canfield, Klondike, patience- Authors Morehead and Mott-Smith have added a generous selection of brand-new games to the battle of wits against chance. Try your skill at Boomerang, Bristol, Sudden Death.
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Anbieter: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, USA
Zustand: Fair. This antique text contains a complete catalogue of Solitaire and Patience games, including tips, instructions, tactics, rules, and more. Written in plain language and compete with a plethora of helpful diagrams, this text is ideal for the novice card player and will be of interest to anyone looking to expand their card gaming repertoire. The chapters of this book include: 'About Solitaire Games', 'How to Choose a Solitaire Game', 'General Procedure of Solitaire', 'One-Deck Games', 'Two-Deck Games', 'Stripped-Deck and Four-Deck Games', and 'Russian Bank'. We are proud to republish this book complete with a new introduction on card games. Artikel-Nr. 00102293150
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Anbieter: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, USA
Zustand: Good. This antique text contains a complete catalogue of Solitaire and Patience games, including tips, instructions, tactics, rules, and more. Written in plain language and compete with a plethora of helpful diagrams, this text is ideal for the novice card player and will be of interest to anyone looking to expand their card gaming repertoire. The chapters of this book include: 'About Solitaire Games', 'How to Choose a Solitaire Game', 'General Procedure of Solitaire', 'One-Deck Games', 'Two-Deck Games', 'Stripped-Deck and Four-Deck Games', and 'Russian Bank'. We are proud to republish this book complete with a new introduction on card games. Artikel-Nr. 00108321053
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Anbieter: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, USA
Mass Market Paperback. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Artikel-Nr. G0553262408I5N00
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Anbieter: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, USA
Mass Market Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Artikel-Nr. G0553262408I3N00
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Anbieter: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, USA
Zustand: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Artikel-Nr. 38639522-6
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Anbieter: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, USA
Zustand: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Artikel-Nr. 38639522-6
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Anbieter: Majestic Books, Hounslow, Vereinigtes Königreich
Zustand: New. pp. 192. Artikel-Nr. 8095278
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Anbieter: Kennys Bookshop and Art Galleries Ltd., Galway, GY, Irland
Zustand: New. 1966. Paperback. . . . . . Artikel-Nr. V9780553262407
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Anbieter: Biblios, Frankfurt am main, HESSE, Deutschland
Zustand: New. pp. 192. Artikel-Nr. 18801275
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Anbieter: Kennys Bookstore, Olney, MD, USA
Zustand: New. 1966. Paperback. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Artikel-Nr. V9780553262407
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