{"product_id":"the-new-york-times-bridge-book-an-anecdotal-history-of-the-development-personalities-and-strategies-of-the-worlds-most-popular-card-game-paperback","title":"The New York Times Bridge Book: An Anecdotal History of the Development, Personalities and Strategies of the World's Most Popular Card Game - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlan Truscott\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDorothy Hayden Truscott\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinally, a book for every bridge fan -- never before has there been a comprehensive history of the game, filled with anecdotes about famous players, key tournaments, strategies, scandals, and a little instruction for good measure\u003ci\u003e. \u003c\/i\u003eEvolving at some point in the 18th century from a card game known as whist, bridge has undergone countless variations, and acquired a massive following of clubs and organizations in the ensuing centuries. \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times Bridge Book\u003c\/i\u003e is aimed not only at the bridge-playing community but also an armchair audience fascinated by the role of cardgames in world history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlan F. Truscott\u003c\/b\u003e is the bridge columnist for\u003ci\u003e The New York \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eTimes\u003c\/i\u003e. He is also the author, co-author, or illustrator of numerous books such as \u003ci\u003eCommon Sense Bidding, Basic Bridge in Three Weeks, The Bidding Dictionary, Bridge Basics, \u003c\/i\u003e and numerous others. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDorothy H. Truscott\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of \u003ci\u003eBid Better, Play Better, Winning Declarer Play, \u003c\/i\u003e and a former world champion player.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 263\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 05, 2000\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45315043852390,"sku":"9780312331078","price":31.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/dHZidW1kVWdXMkdQQ3dFYjREN0JTQT09.webp?v=1774356614","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/the-new-york-times-bridge-book-an-anecdotal-history-of-the-development-personalities-and-strategies-of-the-worlds-most-popular-card-game-paperback","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}