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The New York Times Bridge Book: An Anecdotal History of the Development, Personalities and Strategies of the World's Most Popular Card Game
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ISBN10: 031233107X
ISBN13: 9780312331078
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Published: Aug 1 2004
Pages: 263
Weight: 0.85
Height: 0.80 Width: 6.00 Depth: 8.90
Language: English
ISBN13: 9780312331078
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Published: Aug 1 2004
Pages: 263
Weight: 0.85
Height: 0.80 Width: 6.00 Depth: 8.90
Language: English
Finally, a book for every bridge fan -- never before has there been a comprehensive history of the game.
The New York Times Bridge Book is filled with anecdotes about famous players, key tournaments, strategies, scandals, and a little instruction for good measure.Evolving at some point in the 18th century from a card game known as whist, bridge has undergone countless variations over the years, and acquired a massive following of dedicated clubs and international organizations in the ensuing centuries. This definitive volume is aimed not only at the bridge-playing community but also an armchair audience fascinated by the rich role of card games in world history.
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