The Billiard Book, written by Captain Crawley and first published in 1866, is a comprehensive guide to the game of billiards. The book covers all aspects of the game, from the basic rules and techniques to more advanced strategies and tactics. It includes detailed explanations of the different types of shots, such as the screw shot and the masse shot, as well as tips on how to improve your aim and control the ball. The book also provides guidance on how to choose the right cue and how to maintain it, as well as advice on how to set up and maintain a billiards table. The Billiard Book is a must-read for anyone who wants to improve their skills in this classic game.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.