Whist Openings: A Systematic Treatment Of The Shor Suit Game (1896)

By Edwin Cull Howell

Book Overview

Whist Openings: A Systematic Treatment Of The Short Suit Game is a comprehensive guide to the popular card game of whist, written by Edwin Cull Howell and originally published in 1896. The book covers various aspects of the game, including the rules, strategies, and tactics involved in playing the short suit game. The short suit game is a variation of whist that involves players intentionally avoiding playing cards from a particular suit in order to gain an advantage over their opponents. The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different aspect of the game. The first section provides an overview of the rules and basic strategies of whist, while the subsequent sections delve deeper into the intricacies of the short suit game. The author provides detailed explanations of the various tactics and techniques that can be used to gain an advantage in the game, as well as tips for improving one's overall whist skills.Overall, Whist Openings: A Systematic Treatment Of The Short Suit Game is an essential resource for anyone interested in mastering the game of whist, particularly the short suit variation. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both novice and experienced players alike. With its comprehensive coverage of the game's rules, strategies, and tactics, this book is sure to become a valuable reference for whist enthusiasts everywhere.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: 1104930536
• ISBN13: 9781104930530
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 116 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"