Historic Ninepins (1869)

Historic Ninepins is a book written by John Timbs and published in 1869. The book is a historical account of the game of ninepins, which is a bowling game played with nine pins. Timbs delves into the origins of the game, tracing its roots back to ancient Egypt and Greece, and follows its evolution through the Middle Ages and into modern times. The book also includes descriptions of various forms of the game, such as Dutch ninepins and German ninepins, as well as the rules and regulations of the game. Timbs also explores the social and cultural significance of ninepins, including its popularity among royalty and the upper classes in Europe. Overall, Historic Ninepins is a comprehensive and informative book that provides a fascinating insight into the history of one of the world's oldest and most enduring games.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.