The Decline and Fall of Whist: An Old Fashioned View of New Fangled Play

The Decline and Fall of Whist: An Old Fashioned View of New Fangled PlayAs it has been...
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Author: Hewby, John Petch,1835-1896
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Language: English
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The Decline and Fall of Whist: An Old Fashioned View of New Fangled Play

The Decline and Fall of Whist: An Old Fashioned View of New Fangled Play

€6,32

The Decline and Fall of Whist: An Old Fashioned View of New Fangled Play

€6,32
Author: Hewby, John Petch,1835-1896
Format: eBook
Language: English

The Decline and Fall of Whist: An Old Fashioned View of New Fangled Play

As it has been taken for granted, because no abhorrence of the recent proceedings of the New Academy has been openly expressed, such feeling is non-existent, this opuscule has been written in the confident belief that it expresses the opinions of a majority of civilized Whist-players. London, Christmas, 1884. [6][7] IF we only live long enough we all pass through at least three stagesone authority says seven;we grow, we attain our prime, we decay; and Whist, apparently, is not exempt from the common lot. Somewhat obscure in its origin, it gradually developed, it arrived at its zenith, then began to go down hill, and became the piteous spectacle we now see, until, flying from the whist-room as from a pest-house, the players are betaking themselves in shoals to other and unholy games. [8] There is an opinion that Whist is at the present moment so exceedingly popular that it is fast becoming a serious rival to afternoon tea, and this, so far from being inconsistent with my original statement, rather strengthens it; for it is quite possible that a certain percentage of the more reputable refugees from the clubs, averse to gambling, may have soughtand I hope I may add, foundconsolation in the family bosom and the domestic rubber. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 54145
Author: Hewby, John Petch
Release Date: Feb 10, 2017
Format: eBook
Language: English

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