02613cam a22004093u 4500 68289 UtSlPG 20260610134558.0 m cr n 260607r20221896utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 01017748 UtSlPG en iso639-1 GV Broadfoot, William, 1841-1922 Billiards Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-06-11 Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Billiards" by Major W. Broadfoot is a comprehensive treatise on the sport of billiards written in the late 19th century. This volume is part of "The Badminton Library of Sports and Pastimes" and serves as both a historical account and an instructional manual for players of varying experience levels. The text likely features analysis of playing techniques, the evolution of the game, notable players, and detailed recommendations for improving one's skills. The opening of "Billiards" introduces the reader to the purpose of the volume, emphasizing a lack of modern guidance for players looking to enhance their skills in this popular pastime. The author outlines the necessity for a manual that blends theoretical principles with practical instruction, aiming to aid both novices and seasoned players. Broadfoot highlights the importance of understanding basic concepts, such as the motion of the balls and mastering essential strokes, to play effectively. The text mixes historical anecdotes with training advice, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of the game that seeks to bridge the gap between amateur and expert players. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United Kingdom: Longmans, Green and co., 1896 Billiards Boyd, Archibald H. Dixon, Sydenham, 1848-1931 Ford, William Justice, 1853-1904 Pontifex, Dudley David, 1855-1934 Rimington-Wilson, Reginald Henry Rimington, 1852-1927 Walker, Russell D. Davis, Lucien, 1860-1941 https://archive.org/details/billiards00broa_0 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68289 109105 109105