Modern Pocket Hoyle: Containing Al The Games Of Skill And Chance As Played In This Country At The Pr

The Modern Pocket Hoyle, written by Trumps and originally published in 1868, is a comprehensive guide to all the popular games of skill and chance played in the United States at that time. The book contains detailed instructions and rules for games such as chess, backgammon, billiards, whist, poker, and many others. It also includes information on the history and evolution of each game, as well as tips and strategies for winning. The Modern Pocket Hoyle is a valuable resource for anyone interested in classic games and their rules, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the gaming culture of the 19th century.Being An Authority On All Disputed Points.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.