Talk of Uncle George to His Nephew about Draw Poker by Uncle George
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| Author | Uncle George, active 19th century |
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| LoC No. | 05023154 |
| Title |
Talk of Uncle George to His Nephew about Draw Poker Containing valuable suggestions in connection with this great American game. Also, instruction and directions to clubs and social card parties, whose members play only for recreation and pastime, with timely warnings to young players. |
| Alternate Title | Uncle George on Draw Poker |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by deaurider, David Wilson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Summary | "Talk of Uncle George to His Nephew about Draw Poker" by Uncle George is a guide on the game of Draw Poker, written in the late 19th century. This instructional book is presented in a conversational format, featuring a dialogue between Uncle George and his nephew, aimed at imparting knowledge on the rules, strategies, and hazards associated with this popular card game. The book also emphasizes the importance of playing for recreation rather than gambling and serves as a cautionary tale for young players against the dangers of encounter cheating. In the narrative, Uncle George shares his wealth of experience and observations about the game, revealing the deceptive tactics employed by dishonest players while offering practical advice on how to safeguard oneself against cheating. The text covers essential aspects, including the significance of cutting the cards properly, recognizing suspicious behavior among players, and the foundational principles for playing fairly. As Uncle George unfolds various anecdotes and insights, he aims to guide his nephew to make wiser gaming choices and ultimately suggests that he consider giving up the game entirely to avoid its potential pitfalls. Through a blend of education and storytelling, the book addresses the complexities of poker while highlighting the moral dimensions of gambling. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GV: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure |
| Subject | Poker |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 54590 |
| Release Date | Apr 23, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 72 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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