The Game of Draughts or Checkers Simplified and Explained: With Practical Diagrams and Illustrations (Classic Reprint) - Tapa blanda

The Game of Draughts or Checkers Simplified and Explained (Classic Reprint)

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is a fascinating glimpse into the world of popular entertainment in the mid-19th century. It offers a selection of games, puzzles, and tricks designed to provide amusement and diversion for individuals and families in the home. The author clearly recognized the growing demand for recreational activities, and this book reflects the increasing popularity of parlor games and magic shows. The focus on skill-based games like draughts, as opposed to games of chance, aligns with a broader cultural emphasis on intellectual pursuits and personal development during this era. The inclusion of puzzles and magic tricks speaks to the enduring human fascination with problem-solving and the illusion of the impossible. This book provides a unique window into the social and intellectual landscape of the time, demonstrating the ways in which people sought to entertain themselves and engage their minds. This collection of games, puzzles, and tricks offers a timeless reminder of the enduring appeal of entertainment that combines skill, wit, and a touch of the extraordinary. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781527745735_0

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