02311cam a22003133u 4500 45584 UtSlPG 20260610134039.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 05029634 UtSlPG en iso639-1 GV Chatto, William Andrew, 1799-1864 Facts and Speculations on the Origin and History of Playing Cards Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-05-04 Produced by Chris Curnow, Christian Boissonnas and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Facts and Speculations on the Origin and History of Playing Cards" by William Andrew Chatto is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book explores the intriguing history, origin, and cultural significance of playing cards, delving into various theories and speculations regarding their development and use across different societies. It examines not only the gameplay itself but also the evolution of card design and its moral perceptions. The opening of the book sets the stage for a detailed investigation into the history and meaning of playing cards. It introduces the idea that gambling is a fundamental aspect of human nature, paralleling it with the evolution of tools and cooking. Chatto highlights the complexities surrounding the history of playing cards, addressing misconceptions and outlining the key questions that will guide the discourse in the subsequent chapters. He references previous scholars’ works and expresses his views on the capability and significance of understanding the history behind what is often regarded as a mere pastime, suggesting that the subject warrants a thorough and serious examination. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Playing cards -- History https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45584 86423 86423