A Bibliography Of Card Games And Of The History Of Playing Cards (1892)

A Bibliography Of Card Games And Of The History Of Playing Cards (1892)

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A Bibliography Of Card Games And Of The History Of Playing Cards (1892) is a comprehensive reference book written by Norton Townshend Horr. The book provides a detailed account of various card games and the history of playing cards. It includes a comprehensive list of bibliographical references, covering the period from the earliest known records to the 19th century. The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a specific topic related to card games and playing cards. The first section provides an overview of the history of playing cards, including their origin and development. The second section covers the different types of playing cards, including their design, manufacture, and distribution. The third section is devoted to the various games that can be played with playing cards, including both traditional and modern games. The fourth section provides a detailed bibliography of books and articles on card games and playing cards, making it an essential resource for anyone interested in the subject. Overall, A Bibliography Of Card Games And Of The History Of Playing Cards (1892) is an invaluable reference book for scholars, historians, and enthusiasts of card games and playing cards.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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781164516385
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 80
Weight: 117g
Height: 152mm
Width: 229mm
Spine width: 4mm