Hoyle's Card Games

Hoyle's Card Games

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Condition: SECONDHAND

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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image

The name Hoyle has been synonymous with card game authority for nearly three centuries, and Hoyle's Card Games stands as the definitive compendium for anyone who has ever sat down at a table with a deck of 52. This comprehensive reference volume presents the official rules, strategies, and etiquette for a vast array of card games — from perennial classics like Bridge, Poker, Gin Rummy, and Solitaire to lesser-known regional favourites — making it the ultimate guide for beginners and seasoned players alike. Rooted in the legacy of Edmond Hoyle, the 18th-century English writer whose name became a byword for rules and fair play (as in according to Hoyle), this volume carries the weight of a long and storied tradition. The text is authoritative yet accessible, instructing readers with clarity and precision on the finer points of gameplay, scoring, and card etiquette. Whether you are settling a dispute at the kitchen table or looking to sharpen your competitive edge, this indispensable guide will leave you wondering just how many games you have been playing wrong all along.

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Format: Paperback

Genre: Reference & language

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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image

The name Hoyle has been synonymous with card game authority for nearly three centuries, and Hoyle's Card Games stands as the definitive compendium for anyone who has ever sat down at a table with a deck of 52. This comprehensive reference volume presents the official rules, strategies, and etiquette for a vast array of card games — from perennial classics like Bridge, Poker, Gin Rummy, and Solitaire to lesser-known regional favourites — making it the ultimate guide for beginners and seasoned players alike. Rooted in the legacy of Edmond Hoyle, the 18th-century English writer whose name became a byword for rules and fair play (as in according to Hoyle), this volume carries the weight of a long and storied tradition. The text is authoritative yet accessible, instructing readers with clarity and precision on the finer points of gameplay, scoring, and card etiquette. Whether you are settling a dispute at the kitchen table or looking to sharpen your competitive edge, this indispensable guide will leave you wondering just how many games you have been playing wrong all along.