Auction of To-day
by OpenStories
Original author: Milton C. Work
"Auction of To-day" by Milton C. Work is a card game manual written in the early 20th century. The book serves as a comprehensive guide on the game of Auction Bridge, detailing the transformations and strategies that have developed as it has grown in popularity. It focuses on the importance of accurate bidding in the game and provides players with insights into current best practices and systems. The opening of the book sets the stage for its exploration of Auction Bridge, emphasizing the rapid evolution of the game and the need for players to adapt to new strategies. Work acknowledges the confusion created by outdated rules and introduces his updated count system, which aims to balance the significance of bids across all suits. He points out the critical nature of the declaration phase, arguing that a sound bid is crucial for a successful game, before initiating an extensive discussion on various bidding strategies to be employed throughout different stages of play.
Auction of To-day, by Milton C. Work. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #23086.
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11 Chapters
- 1.Introduction: xi460 words
- 2.Introduction (1)8,777 words
- 3.Introduction (2)8,671 words
- 4.Introduction (3)8,809 words
- 5.Introduction (4)8,779 words
- 6.Introduction (5)8,576 words
- 7.Introduction (6)5,072 words
- 8.Section 9: of Etiquette provides: "If a player say, 'I have the rest,'432 words
- 9.Section 9: of Etiquette provides that Dummy shall not leave his seat for178 words
- 10.Section 10: of Etiquette provides, "If a player concede in error one or985 words
- 11.Appendix: Queries and Answers1,699 words