This antique text contains a compendium of card games, including rules of play, detailed instructions, tips, and much more besides. Ideal for those looking to learn new card games or improve their existing skills, this text makes for a great addition to collections of gaming literature and is not to be missed by the discerning enthusiast. The chapters oft his book are: Card Games, Games of the Whist Family, Contract Bridge, Card Games for Two, Card Games for Three, Round Games, Patiences, Party Games, Pencil and Paper Games, Puzzles and Problems, and Codes and Ciphers. This text has been chosen for modern republication due to its timeless instructional value, and we are proud to republish it here complete with a new introduction on card games.