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100	1		_aGarno, Benjamin, _d1840-
245	1	0	_aModern Billiards : _bA Complete Text-Book of the Game, Containing Plain and Practical Instructions How to Play and Acquire Skill at This Scientific Amusement
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2019
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2019-03-28
508			_aE-text prepared by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
520			_a"Modern Billiards" by Benjamin Garno is a comprehensive instructional guide on the game of billiards written in the early 20th century. The book serves as a complete text for players who wish to learn the fundamentals and advanced techniques of billiards, discussing various strokes, techniques, and historical insights into the game. The beginning of the text introduces billiards as both a physical and mental exercise, emphasizing its intellectual demands and the discipline it fosters among skilled players. It discusses the evolution of the game, noting changes in equipment and playing styles over time. Furthermore, the author highlights the importance of having proper attitude and technique when playing, setting the stage for the practical instructions that follow in the guide. This opening portion effectively establishes the significance of billiards as a refined activity while preparing readers for a deeper dive into specific skills and strategies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aBilliards
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59143
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