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512,95 kr. This Is A New Release Of The Original 1891 Edition.
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494,95 kr. The Cyclopaedia of Card and Table Games is a comprehensive guide to various games played with cards and on tables, written by Professor Hoffmann in 1891. The book covers a wide range of games, from classic card games like poker, whist, and bridge, to lesser-known games like loo, ecarte, and piquet. It also includes instructions for various table games, such as billiards, bagatelle, and chess. The book is organized in a clear and concise manner, with each game given its own chapter that includes detailed instructions, rules, and strategies. The text is accompanied by numerous illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand the games better. In addition to the game descriptions, the book also includes a section on card tricks and sleight of hand, with step-by-step instructions for performing various tricks. There is also a section on etiquette and manners for card and table games, which provides guidance on how to behave while playing games with others. Overall, The Cyclopaedia of Card and Table Games is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning about and playing a variety of card and table games. Its comprehensive coverage of both classic and lesser-known games, as well as its clear and concise instructions and illustrations, make it an essential reference for game enthusiasts of all levels.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.
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223,95 kr. "Home Gymnastics - For Young and Old" is an illustrated guide to exercising and keeping fit at home. Originally written for an audience in the late nineteenth century, it contains practical explanations on why and how one should exercise, with instructions for different ways to exercise at home, callisthenics, and other forms of "rational physical exercise". This timeless volume contains a wealth of useful information and is perfect for those with busy lives looking for ways to exercise at home or on the move. Contents include: "The Physiology of Exercise", "The Various Forms of Exercise", "How and When to Exercise", "The Muscles of the Body", "The Dumb-bells and Exercises Therewith", "The Pulley-Weight Apparatus", "Exercises without Apparatus", "Home Gymnastics for Women and Children", "Exercise in Relation to Obesity", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.
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- 223,95 kr.