Publisher's Synopsis
A Practical Handbook of Games, written by Emily Warren Elmore and originally published in 1922, is a comprehensive guide to a variety of games and activities that can be enjoyed by individuals or groups. The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different type of game or activity. The first section focuses on card games, providing detailed instructions for playing popular games such as poker, bridge, and whist. The second section covers board games, including chess, checkers, and backgammon, as well as lesser-known games like halma and parcheesi. The third section is devoted to parlor games, which are designed to be played indoors and often involve wordplay, guessing games, or physical challenges. The fourth section covers outdoor games, such as croquet, lawn tennis, and baseball. The final section of the book provides instructions for organizing and hosting various types of parties, including children's parties, fancy dress parties, and holiday parties. Throughout the book, Elmore provides clear and concise instructions for each game, as well as tips for strategy and variations on the rules. A Practical Handbook of Games is a timeless resource for anyone interested in learning new games or organizing social events.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
