Modern Billiards by Benjamin Garno
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| Author | Garno, Benjamin, 1840- |
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| LoC No. | 08022291 |
| Title |
Modern Billiards
A Complete Text-Book of the Game, Containing Plain and Practical Instructions How to Play and Acquire Skill at This Scientific Amusement |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | E-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) |
| Summary | "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.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GV: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure |
| Subject | Billiards |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 59143 |
| Release Date | Mar 28, 2019 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jun 15, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 97 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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