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The New York Times Bridge Book by Alan Truscott

The New York Times Bridge Book

An Anecdotal History of the Development, Personalities, and Strategies of the World's Most Popular Card Game

Alan Truscott, Dorothy Truscott

St. Martin's Press · Print & ebook · August 1, 2004

Finally, a book for every bridge fan -- never before has there been a comprehensive history of the game, filled with anecdotes about famous players, key tournaments, strategies, scandals, and a little instruction for good measure.

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Who it’s for
Trace bridge from its 18th-century roots in whist through its changing forms and history.
Themes
Bridge history, Card-game strategies, Famous bridge players
Genres
Bridge

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About this book

Finally, a book for every bridge fan -- never before has there been a comprehensive history of the game, filled with anecdotes about famous players, key tournaments, strategies, scandals, and a little instruction for good measure. Evolving at some point in the 18th century from a card game known as "whist," bridge has undergone countless variations, and acquired a massive following of clubs and organizations in the ensuing centuries.

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The New York Times Bridge Book is aimed not only at the bridge-playing community but also an armchair audience fascinated by the role of cardgames in world history.

Bridge’s Whist Roots

Trace bridge from its 18th-century roots in whist through its changing forms and history.

Come here for

  • Anecdotes about famous players and key tournaments
  • Strategies, scandals, and a little instruction

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  • Anecdotal history of bridge’s development
  • A look at the game’s place in card-game history

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  • Bridge
Authors
Alan Truscott, Dorothy Truscott
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Published
August 1, 2004
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Bridge history · Card-game strategies · Famous bridge players
Reading lane
Bridge