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100 1 _aChatto, William Andrew,
_d1799-1864
245 1 0 _aFacts and Speculations on the Origin and History of Playing Cards
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2014-05-04
508 _aProduced 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)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPlaying cards -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45584
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