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Reprint of the original, first published in 1875.
Reprint of the original, first published in 1872.
In 'The Laws and Principles of Whist Stated and Explained' by Cavendish, readers are introduced to a comprehensive guide on the famous card game, Whist. The book delves into the rules, strategies, and nuances of Whist, providing detailed explanations and illustrations to aid players in mastering the game. Written in a clear and concise style, Cavendish's work reflects the meticulous approach of a passionate Whist enthusiast, making it a valuable resource for both beginners and experienced players. The book's emphasis on precision and logic mirrors the intellectual rigor of 19th-century card game literature. Cavendish's attention to detail and dedication to the craft of Whist shines through in every page, elevating this text to a scholarly yet accessible guide for aficionados of the game. Fans of card games and those looking to deepen their understanding of Whist will find 'The Laws and Principles of Whist Stated and Explained' a compelling and enlightening read.
It has often occurred to the Author that there are two principal defects in the existing treatises on the game of Whist—the one that the principles of play are, in general, laid down as so many isolated and arbitrary conventions, the reasons upon which such principles are based being seldom, if at all, and scarcely ever fully, stated; the other, that suitable illustrations, by which alone the principles can be brought forcibly home and fixed in the memory, are almost entirely wanting. The present work is an attempt to supply these deficiencies. With regard to the latter, the Author feels that nothing, in point of illustration of principles, can be so instructive as a selection of hands played completely through, and accompanied by copious explanations. The idea, it is believed, as applied to Whist, is a new one, though a similar plan has long been in use in treatises on Chess. It has not been deemed necessary to occupy space by detailing the mode of playing and of scoring, as this information can be readily acquired at the table. The reader is, therefore, credited with this elementary knowledge, and is conducted at once to the General Principles, which he is advised to consider carefully before proceeding to the Hands. [Pg x]