Round Games with Cards by W. H. Peel
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"Round Games with Cards" by W. H. Peel is a practical treatise on various popular card games written in the late 19th century. The text details the rules, variations, and tactics for a range of games, including NAP, Loo, and Poker, aimed at both beginners and experienced players. The book provides insights into the strategies and psychological elements involved in card games, which are essential for players looking to enhance their skills.
The opening of the work introduces different card games, starting with a detailed explanation of the game "Nap," its origins, and the mechanics of play. It outlines how the game is played, player roles, scoring, and strategies for bidding tricks based on the cards held. The section emphasizes key concepts like the importance of speculation and decision-making based on the cards dealt, setting a foundation for understanding more complex games explored later in the text. The clear explanations and structured approach cater to readers who wish to improve their card-playing prowess or simply enjoy the strategic depth of various games. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Peel, W. H. |
|---|---|
| Title |
Round Games with Cards A Practical Treatise on All the Most Popular Games, with Their Different Variations, and Hints for Their Practice |
| Contents | "Nap," or "Napoleon" -- Loo -- Poker -- Vingt-Un -- Commerce -- Speculation -- Pope Joan -- Spin -- Newmarket -- Snip-Snap-Snorum -- Jig -- Cassino -- My Bird Sings -- Spoil Five -- Loto. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Andrew Hodson (ajhodson@ktdinternet.com) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GV: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure |
| Subject | Card games |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 27819 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-27819-3 |
| Release Date | Jan 16, 2009 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 552 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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