Illustrated Games of Patience by Lady Cadogan first edition published in 1874 Lady Cadogan was a noblewoman who was born in 1820 in England. It’s said she was the first, who wrote a book on Solitaire in English. The book became a bestseller and up to today, new editions are still printed and successfully sold. … Read more
Patience Games for the FireSide, a series of games with cards by Mrs. Ednah Dow Cheney, Boston 1870 This is one of the oldest books of Solitaire and was compiled by Mrs. Ednah Dow Cheney (1824 – 1904) and published by Lee and Shepard, Boston The book contains descriptions of 30 different Patience and solitaire … Read more
Gambling Exposed A full exposition of all the various Arts, Mysteries, and Miseries of Gambling by the “Reformed Gambler” Jonathan H. Green With illustrative Engravings. In this book, Jonathan H Green, “the reformed Gambler,” describes a complete exposure of the different and various ways of deception and cheating in all the numerous games played at … Read more
Le Livre des Patiences by Madame de F* (Marquise de Fortia), Paris, France 1842 The first edition of Le Livre des Patiences was published by Marquise de Fortia under the pseudonym Madame de F*. This book is one of the most important books regarding Patience / Solitaire. The book is so important that until today … Read more
Neuer Spiel-Almanach fürs Jahr 1798 by Ceafar The Neuer Spiel-Almanach fürs Jahr 1798 is a game rule book very similar to Das neue königliche l’Hombre. The book is written by an author named Ceafar and contains the most well-known games played in that period of time. “Das Patiencespiel” is described precisely how it was initially … Read more
Das Neue Königliche L’Hombre nebst einer gründlichen Anweisung wie Quadrille, Cinquille, Piquet, Reversy, Trisett, Taroc, Whist, Boston, Patience, Cabale, &c. nach jetziger Art zu spielen sind, wobey nebst noch andern Kartenspielen das Billard- Pielkentafel- Schach- und Ballspiel, wie auch das Verkehren im Brett, Trictrac und Toccategli sammt den Ausdrücken, deren man sich bey diesen verschiedenen … Read more
Welcome to the Vegassolitaire.com website. As you noticed there is not yet a lot going on but at the moment we are working on a brand new Vegas Solitaire game. Since it’s a big hobby project I want to share all information during the process with everyone interested. Just follow this news channel or follow … Read more