A short treatise on the game of whist. Containing the laws of the game: and also some rules, whereby a Beginner may, with due attention to them, attain to the playing it well. Calculations for those who will bet the odds on any point of the score of the game then playing and depending. Cases stated, to shew what may be effected by a very good player in critical parts of the game. References to cases, viz. at the end of the rule you are directed how to find them. Calculations, directing with moral certainty, how to play well any hand or game, by shewing the chances of your partner's having 1, 2, or 3 certain cards. With variety of cases added in the appendix. By a Gentleman.
Edmond Hoyle (16772-1769)
Category
Books
Date
1743
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Canons Ashby, Northamptonshire
NT 3141501
Summary
Bibliographic description
[8], [4], 86 p. . 8vo.. Former shelfmark: I.7. Inserted with other items in folder with ms. title ‘Statements’. $z Binding: Without wrappers, sewn, uncut.
Makers and roles
Edmond Hoyle (16772-1769)