Illustrated Games of Patience

By Adelaide Cadogan and Lady Adelaide Cadagan

Book Overview

This charming volume offers a delightful collection of games of patience, illustrated with beautiful hand-drawn images. Written by Adelaide Cadogan, one of the foremost experts on games of patience in the 19th century, this book provides clear instructions and examples for a wide range of games. Whether you are a novice or an experienced player, this book is sure to provide hours of entertainment and enjoyment.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1021720127
• ISBN13: 9781021720122
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 108 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

One of the earliest patience/solitaire books in English.

Lady Adelaide Cadogans book written about 1870 contains the rules for 24 games translated from the original French. A facisimile was published in 1968 by Leslie Frewin Publishers Ltd. in association with John Hunter and Abacus AG. The elegent and colourful plates of hand drawn cards make this a must for patience/solitaire lovers.