The Decline And Fall Of Whist

The Decline And Fall Of Whist: An Old Fashioned View Of New Fangled Play is a book written by John Petch Hewby and originally published in 1884. The book provides a detailed analysis of the game of whist, which was a popular card game in the 19th century. Hewby offers his perspective on the changes that had occurred in the game over time, and argues that these changes had led to a decline in the quality of play.The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of whist. Hewby begins by discussing the history of the game and its origins in the 18th century. He then goes on to describe the rules of whist and the various strategies that can be used to win the game.Throughout the book, Hewby expresses his concern about the ways in which the game has changed over time. He argues that the introduction of new rules and conventions has led to a decline in the elegance and skill required to play the game at a high level. He also criticizes the tendency of some players to rely on mathematical calculations and statistical analysis rather than intuition and judgment.Despite his criticisms, Hewby remains a passionate advocate for the game of whist. He offers advice to players on how to improve their skills and emphasizes the importance of maintaining the traditions and conventions of the game. Overall, The Decline And Fall Of Whist offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of 19th century card playing and provides valuable insights into the history and evolution of one of the era's most popular pastimes.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.