Edmond Hoyle Books
Edmond Hoyle was a writer best known for his works on the rules and play of card games. His writings were considered authoritative, leading to the phrase "according to Hoyle" entering the language, signifying an appeal to a putative authority. Hoyle focused on clearly explaining complex game strategies and tactics, becoming a seminal figure in the codification of card games.
A Short Treatise on the Game of Whist
- 98 pages
- 4 hours of reading
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Hoyle's Games Modernized
- 500 pages
- 18 hours of reading
Hoyle's Games: Containing All the Modern Methods of Playing the Latest and Most Fashionable Games
- 384 pages
- 14 hours of reading
Hoyle's Games: Containing The Established Rules And Practice Of Whist, quadrille, piquet, Etc
- 288 pages
- 11 hours of reading
This book provides the established rules and practices of popular card games such as Whist, Quadrille, and Piquet. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and strategy of card games.