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The World of Games: Their Origins and History, How to Play Them, and How to Make Them
The World of Games Their Origins and History How to Play Them and How to Make Them Author:Tony Burrett, Pieter Van Delft, Carla Splunteren, Jack Botermans This volume delves into the origins of over 140 games from black-jack to yo-yo demonstrating how this aspect of life has crossed social, historical, cultural, political and geographical borders. Many games are relics of ancient religious rituals or originated as a means of training young people in hunting and fighting skills, or just to sharpen ... more »mental ability. Some of the 140 games featured include: boules, backgammon, chequers, scrabble, tiddly-winks, poker, marbles, hopscotch and lacrosse.« less