Dick's Games Of Patience: Or Solitaire With Cards (1883)

By William Brisbane Dick

Book Overview

Dick's Games of Patience: Or Solitaire with Cards is a book written by William Brisbane Dick and first published in 1883. The book is a comprehensive guide to various solitaire games that can be played with a deck of cards. It includes detailed instructions for playing over 100 different games, ranging from simple games like Klondike and Canfield to more complex games like Spider and Scorpion. The book also includes illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand the rules of each game. In addition to the game instructions, the book also includes a history of solitaire games, as well as tips and strategies for winning. The author, William Brisbane Dick, was a well-known expert on card games and was credited with popularizing solitaire in the United States. Overall, Dick's Games of Patience is a valuable resource for anyone interested in playing solitaire or learning about the history of this popular card game. It is a classic book that has been reprinted numerous times over the years and remains a popular reference for card game enthusiasts.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166443310
• ISBN13: 9781166443313
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 150 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"