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Finally, a book for every bridge fan -- never before has there been a comprehensive history of the game, 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, and acquired a massive following of clubs and organizations in the ensuing centuries. "The New York Times Bridge Book" is aimed not only at the bridge-playing community but also an armchair audience fascinated by the role of cardgames in world history.

Book details

• Full title: The New York Times Bridge Book: An Anecdotal History of the Development, Personalities and Strategies of the World's Most Popular Card Game
• Author: Alan Truscott, Dorothy Hayden Truscott
• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 263
• EAN: 9780312331078
• ISBN: 031233107X
• ID: 11367607
• Publisher: Griffin
• Weight: 386 g
• Dimensions: 226 × 152 × 20 mm
• Date of publishing: August 2004

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