A Whist Catechism (Classic Reprint)

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Excerpt from A Whist CatechismIN this day of new departures, when so many whist theories and intricate problems are being discussed, and so much written in regard to them, the mind of the beginner often finds itself in a condition of bewilderment. Many are discouraged at the out set, and even the advanced student is uncertain which method of play to adopt. Under these circumstances, the manuscript for a new, and somewhat enlarged, edition of a Catechism of Whist has been revised very carefully. It has been my aim to pursue a conservative course, to make all questions and answers as concise as possible, that they may be the more easily understood, and as a text-book be clear and reliable. I am especially indebted to Mr. Nicholas B. Trist for his kind advice and valuable assist ance, and I have made such alterations in this edition as he has suggested.Great care has also been taken, in giving the new and up-to date rules, to do so only after consulting such whist authorities as Mr. Trist, Mr. Fisher Ames, and Mr. Work. These rules deserve the greatest consideration, as they have been proven, by continued practice on the part of many whist experts, to be most successful in taking tricks.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully, any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.