3Renowned classics and hidden gems alike congregate in this exceptional manual of card playing.

Written by longtime tutor and enthusiast of cards, Bernard Trevelyan, this book impeccably details dozens of classic card games. Well-known and world famous examples such as Whist and Cribbage receive detailed guidance and strategic discussion, while several hidden gems no longer commonly played likewise feature. Variations and clever interpretations also feature, encouraging the budding player to conjure his own playing quirks and methodology.

Richly written with lucidity and clarity, this book is comfortably successful in conveying the author's passion for cards. In obtaining this title, both the eager beginner and curious veteran eager to learn the workings of sometimes forgotten classic card games will be impressed and spurred to understanding.