Hints On Billiards (1895)

By J P Buchanan

Book Overview

Hints on Billiards is a comprehensive guide to the game of billiards, written by John Penruddocke Buchanan and originally published in 1895. The book is designed to provide both novice and experienced players with practical tips and advice on how to improve their skills and technique. The author begins by outlining the basic rules and terminology of billiards, before delving into more advanced topics such as cueing, stance, and shot selection. He also provides detailed instructions on a variety of billiards games, including straight rail, three-cushion, and pyramid, as well as offering tips on how to play against different types of opponents. Throughout the book, Buchanan emphasizes the importance of practice and discipline, and provides readers with a range of exercises and drills to help them hone their skills. He also includes anecdotes and stories from his own experiences playing billiards, adding a personal touch to the text. Hints on Billiards is a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their game, and remains a classic text on the subject over a century after its initial publication.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: 1165481111
• ISBN13: 9781165481118
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 226 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"