Draughts And Backgammon (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781446520345)

Originally published in 1921. In two sections. The interesting and scientific game of draughts contains chapters on: Tactics - Openings - General Directions - Positions - Endings - Laws of the Game - Illustrative Game - Polish Draughts - Losing Game. Section Two. Backgammon, a happy mix of skill and chance contains useful information on Blots - Bearing - Scoring - Average Tables - Tactics - Throws - Back Game - Home Table - Problems - Laws of the Game - Russian Backgammon or Tric Trac. Etc. Many of the earliest gaming books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Author: Berkeley
ISBN-10: 144652034X
ISBN-13: 9781446520345
Publisher: Read Books
Language: English
Published: 11/22/2010
Pages: 116
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.34lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.28d