My Book Of Indoor Games (1916)

My Book of Indoor Games is a comprehensive guide to a variety of indoor games that were popular in the early 1900s. Written by Clarence Squareman and originally published in 1916, this book provides detailed instructions and rules for games such as chess, checkers, dominoes, and card games like poker and bridge. It also includes lesser-known games such as ""Halma"" and ""Fox and Geese."" In addition to the rules of the games, the book also provides tips on strategy and tactics, as well as suggestions for variations to keep the games interesting. The author also includes advice on setting up game boards and pieces, and provides illustrations to help readers understand the games.My Book of Indoor Games is not just a guide for playing games, but also a reflection of the social and cultural norms of the time in which it was written. The author emphasizes the importance of good sportsmanship and etiquette, and provides guidance on how to behave during game play. Overall, My Book of Indoor Games is a fascinating glimpse into the world of indoor entertainment in the early 20th century, and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of games and 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.