The Devil's picture-books by Mrs. John King Van Rensselaer
"The Devil's Picture-Books" by Mrs. John King Van Rensselaer is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the fascinating origins and evolution of playing cards, examining how they became ingrained in various cultures across the globe despite their controversial beginnings. The author presents a detailed narrative on the cultural significance and the historical claims associated with playing cards from different nations. The opening of the book provides
a comprehensive introduction to playing cards, highlighting their derisive name, "Devil’s Books," bestowed by the Puritans. It discusses the uncertainty surrounding the origin of playing cards, suggesting that they likely arrived in Europe from the East during the time of the Crusades. The text mentions the various suits originating from different cultures and delves into the historical context and evolution of card games, including the Tarots and the comparison between cards and chess. This sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the history and significance of playing cards as the reader embarks on a journey through time and culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Van Rensselaer, John King, Mrs., 1848-1925 |
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| LoC No. | 05025424 |
| Title | The Devil's picture-books |
| Original Publication | United States: Dodd Mead and Co,1890. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 59.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | deaurider, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GV: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure |
| Subject | Playing cards -- History |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 68367 |
| Release Date | Jun 21, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 165 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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