A Dictionary of Card Games (Oxford Paperback Reference)
by David Parlett
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Ranging from such classics as bridge, poker, whist, and rummy to the more familiar Cucumber, Pishti, Go Fish, and Spinado, this book provides clear and expert advice on the rules and playing strategies of virtually any card game popular in the Western world.Discover such historical favourites as hombre, piquet, and trappola, great national games, including belote (France), scopa (Italy), and skat (Germany), and all manner of patience and tarot games. Whether planning party games (Newmarket, show more Old Maid, and Oh Hell!), or a civilized card evening withfriends, this will be an invaluable source of information and entertainment. show lessTags
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David Parlett is an internationally renowned inventor, writer, and researcher in the field of games. Among his games is Hare and Tortoise, which has been published in ten languages and won three Game of the Year awards. His books include Poker and Brag, Card Games for Everyone, Original Card Games, and A History of Card Games (Oxford, 1991).
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- Reference, Nonfiction, General Nonfiction
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- 795.4 — Arts & recreation Recreation, sports, and performing arts Games of chance Card games
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- GV1243 .P315 — Geography, Anthropology and Recreation Recreation. Leisure Recreation. Leisure Games and amusements Indoor games and amusements Card games: Poker, patience, whist, etc.
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