The Game of Go: The National Game of Japan is a comprehensive guide to the ancient board game of Go, written by Arthur Smith and originally published in 1908. Go is a strategic game that originated in China over 2,500 years ago and became popular in Japan during the 8th century. The book covers the history of the game, its rules and variations, and strategies for playing and winning. Smith provides detailed explanations of the game's terminology, including the meaning of the various Japanese and Chinese terms used in Go. The book also includes diagrams and illustrations to help readers understand the game's complex rules and strategies. This classic text is a must-read for anyone interested in learning about the fascinating game of Go and its cultural significance in Japan.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.