9781528226325 - A Bibliography of Works in English on Playing Cards and Gaming (Classic Reprint) de Jessel, Frederic (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book compiles research into playing cards and popular card games. Coming from a time when gambling and card games were vastly popular, this work explores the presence of card games throughout history and their prevalence in various cultures. Altogether, it lists over 1500 titles, with a focus on English language books and games, as well as a deep dive into the history of playing cards and their evolution over time. This unique historical perspective provides readers with a fascinating glimpse into the integral role card games have played in human societies across time and space. 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.