NY 1st Ed, Scribner & Welford, 1883 218p Gold trim Good condition

Published in 1883, this is a detailed guide to the philosophy of both whist play and whist probabilities. The book contains much advice and information of practical use to the modern reader.

Contents Include:

Part I: The Philosophy of Whist Play. The Fundamental Principle of Modern Whist Play The Tentative Stage of Play at the Commencement of the Hand The Means of Obtaining Information as to the Position of the Cards and the Contents of the Different Hands Action on the Information Obtained Conclusion Advice to Students

Part II: The Philosophy of Whist Probabilities Elementary Principles Probability of Winning the Rubber After Having Won the First Game Probability of a Player Holding Certain Cards Rules for Combinations and Permutations, with Examples Probability of a Player Holding a Given Number of Cards of a Given Suit Probability of a Certain Number of Trumps Being Held by the Dealer and by the Non-Dealer Respectively Probability of Winning Tricks