Catlin's historic origin of the playing cards : Their original design and…
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"Catlin's Historic Origin of the Playing Cards" by H. D. Catlin is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the origins and evolution of playing cards, tracing their history from ancient Egypt to the development of modern games like Whist, Euchre, and the author's own contribution, the game of "Guest." In this book, Catlin explores the fascinating premise that playing cards originated from Egyptian hieroglyphics and
were designed to represent significant numerical concepts related to time, such as seasons and months. He describes how the design of playing cards evolved through various cultures, particularly focusing on the pivotal role of the Egyptian society in its development. The latter part of the book introduces the game of "Guest," which Catlin claims to be a superior and scientifically developed card game, offering clear rules and structured gameplay that balances the characteristics of both Whist and Euchre. Throughout the pages, the author emphasizes the potential of playing cards for both social entertainment and moral contemplation, urging players to consider their use in positive, uplifting ways. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Catlin, H. D. (Homer D.), 1826-1898 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 05022727 |
| Title | Catlin's historic origin of the playing cards : Their original design and subsequent use |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, readbueno and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 61.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GV: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure |
| Subject | Playing cards -- History |
| Subject | Guest (Game) |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 49349 |
| Release Date | Jul 3, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 395 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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