An overview of all books about Solitaire, and other resources used to compile the Solitaire Bibliography and the History from a Gambling perspective.
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