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100 1 _aBroadfoot, William,
_d1841-1922
245 1 0 _aBilliards
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2022-06-11
508 _aRichard 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)
520 _a"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.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: Longmans, Green and co., 1896
653 _aBilliards
700 1 _aBoyd, Archibald H.
700 1 _aDixon, Sydenham,
_d1848-1931
700 1 _aFord, William Justice,
_d1853-1904
700 1 _aPontifex, Dudley David,
_d1855-1934
700 1 _aRimington-Wilson, Reginald Henry Rimington,
_d1852-1927
700 1 _aWalker, Russell D.
700 1 _aDavis, Lucien,
_d1860-1941
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/billiards00broa_0
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68289
999 _c109105
_d109105