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100 1 _aHarr, Lew Lysle,
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245 1 0 _aPung Chow :
_bThe Game of a Hundred Intelligences. Also known as Mah-Diao, Mah-Jong, Mah-Cheuk, Mah-Juck and Pe-Ling
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-11-23
508 _aE-text prepared by K. D. Thornton, Louise Pattison, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net)
520 _a"Pung Chow" by Lew Lysle Harr is a comprehensive guide on the game of Pung Chow, which is also known as Mah-Jong, written in the early 20th century. The book informs readers about the history, rules, and strategies of this intricate tile game that has its roots in Chinese culture and has gained popularity in the West. Harr, drawing from his extensive experience living in China, offers an authoritative perspective on the game's origins and its various names, presenting it as not just a pastime but a challenge for intellectual engagement. The book begins by detailing the game's setup, which involves a unique scoring system and the arrangement of tiles into a structured wall for play. It describes the different suits of tiles, the procedure for drawing and discarding, and the significance of combinations like "Chow" and "Pung" in gameplay. As players aim to complete their hands with four sets and a pair, the book instructs on scoring and rules for winning through methods like hitting Mah-Jong. Moreover, Harr emphasizes strategic planning and skill development, enabling players to navigate the game's complexities while enjoying the richness of its cultural heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMah jong
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27318
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