
audiobook
by J. B. (Joseph Bowne) Elwell
ADVANCED BRIDGE
PREFACE
The Laws of Bridge REVISED 1905 - THE RUBBER
ETIQUETTE
BRIDGE FOR THREE PLAYERS
THE SCORE
THE DECLARATION
DOUBLING
THE NON-DEALER’S PLAYAGAINST A DECLARED TRUMP
INFERENCES
A solid grasp of bridge’s deeper tactics lies at the heart of this guide, which moves beyond basic rules to explore the “higher principles” that separate good players from great ones. The author breaks down complex ideas—such as the dealer’s handling of the dummy hand and the subtle art of trump management—into clear, step‑by‑step explanations, always anchored by real‑game examples that show exactly how the theory unfolds at the table.
Organized for both newcomers eager to sharpen their skills and seasoned partners looking for fresh insight, the book weaves together the essential laws of the game, scoring nuances, and strategic concepts into a seamless narrative. Each chapter presents complete hands from actual play, illustrating attacks, defenses, and the fine decisions that determine success. Readers will find a practical, readable companion that turns abstract strategy into tangible, actionable knowledge, ready to be applied in their next session.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (278K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Chuck Greif, Paul Marshall and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.)
Release date
2016-02-14
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1874–1920
A leading bridge expert of the early 1900s, he helped popularize and explain the game for a wide audience through clear, practical books. His life ended in a sensational unsolved murder, giving his name an unusual place in both card-game history and crime lore.
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by J. B. (Joseph Bowne) Elwell