Chinese Games With Dice; [paper] Read Before The Oriental Club Of Philadelphia, March 14, 1889

By Jenny Kroonstuiver

Book Overview

Chinese Games With Dice is a book written by Stewart Culin and published in 1889. It is a comprehensive guide to the various dice games played in China at the time. The book covers a wide range of games, from simple ones played by children to more complex ones played by adults. Each game is described in detail, including its rules, strategies, and variations. The book also includes illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand the games better. In addition to the games themselves, the book provides insights into Chinese culture and society, as many of the games are deeply rooted in Chinese traditions and beliefs. Overall, Chinese Games With Dice is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Chinese culture or the history of games.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1779622317
• ISBN13: 9781779622310
• Release Date: September 2024
• Publisher: Tellwell Talent
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 1.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"