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_aCatlin, H. D. _q(Homer D.), _d1826-1898 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aCatlin's historic origin of the playing cards |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2015 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2015-07-03 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Chris Curnow, readbueno 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"Catlin's Historic Origin of the Playing Cards" by H. D. Catlin is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the origins and evolution of playing cards, tracing their history from ancient Egypt to the development of modern games like Whist, Euchre, and the author's own contribution, the game of "Guest." In this book, Catlin explores the fascinating premise that playing cards originated from Egyptian hieroglyphics and were designed to represent significant numerical concepts related to time, such as seasons and months. He describes how the design of playing cards evolved through various cultures, particularly focusing on the pivotal role of the Egyptian society in its development. The latter part of the book introduces the game of "Guest," which Catlin claims to be a superior and scientifically developed card game, offering clear rules and structured gameplay that balances the characteristics of both Whist and Euchre. Throughout the pages, the author emphasizes the potential of playing cards for both social entertainment and moral contemplation, urging players to consider their use in positive, uplifting ways. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aPlaying cards -- History | ||
| 653 | _aGuest (Game) | ||
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