Prophetical, Educational and Playing Cards

Prophetical, Educational and Playing Cards is a book written by Mrs. John King Van Rensselaer. The book is a comprehensive guide to the use of playing cards for divination, education, and entertainment. The author explores the history of playing cards and their use in various cultures, as well as their symbolism and meanings. The book includes detailed instructions for a variety of card games, as well as methods for using the cards for divination and fortune-telling. The author also provides guidance on using playing cards for educational purposes, such as teaching math and language skills. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and uses of playing cards.1912. A history of the three distinct headings of cards. The first is those intended for divining purposes, the second embraces cards used for gambling as well as for educational purposes and the third for amusement or gambling, commonly known as playing cards. Partial contents include: Prophetical and Other Cards; The Book of Thoth, Hermes, and Nebo; The Atouts of the Tarots; Pips of the Tarot Pack; Court Cards with French Pips; According to Hoyle; Playing Cards for Educational and Other Purposes; European Playing Cards; and Fortunetelling Through the Cards.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.