This book is a classic in bridge literature. Written by an eminent bridge player, director, and writer, the subject of splinters is covered in its totality, from the role of splinters in hand evaluation to the use of splinters in play. Sections concern The Role of Splinters in Hand Evaluation, Responder Splinters in Support of the Opening Bid, Opener's Rebid is a Splinter, Responder Splinters at His Rebid, Splinters in Notrump Auctions, Splinters after Preemptive Opening Bids, and Conventions Devised to Show Shortness.