Gist Of Whist: Being A Concise Guide To The Modern Scientific Game (1895)

The Gist of Whist is a book written by Charles Emmet Coffin in 1895, which serves as a concise guide to the modern scientific game of Whist. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the rules, strategies, and techniques of the game, which was a popular card game in the 19th century. The author explains the various aspects of the game, such as the importance of the lead, the significance of the trump card, and the different types of bids that players can make. The book also includes a glossary of terms and a list of common mistakes that players should avoid. The Gist of Whist is an essential resource for anyone interested in learning how to play this classic card game, and it remains a valuable reference for Whist enthusiasts even today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.