Card games for one
Worth buying if: You enjoy learning solitaire rules and layouts from a single-author manual by George F. Hervey.
Skip it if: You expect modern illustrations, color photography, or updated contemporary variants.
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Summary
Card Games for One by George F. Hervey is a practical Teach Yourself manual describing rules, setups, and winning tips for solo card games (solitaires), aimed at home players seeking structured play sessions.
Why this book now
Rediscover Hervey's 1973 Teach Yourself approach as solo pastimes return—perfect for quiet evenings, travel downtime, or unplugged hobbyists exploring solitaire variants.
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Good fit if you want...
- You enjoy learning solitaire rules and layouts from a single-author manual by George F. Hervey.
- You collect vintage Teach Yourself hobby books or want practical solo card game instructions.
- You expect modern illustrations, color photography, or updated contemporary variants.
- You want tournament-style competitive card strategy rather than casual solitaire play.
- You only want something with very current references and examples.
Decided it fits?
Exact edition: Edition shown · ISBN-13 9780340055380
Worth buying if: You enjoy learning solitaire rules and layouts from a single-author manual by George F. Hervey.
Skip it if: You expect modern illustrations, color photography, or updated contemporary variants.
Check Amazon for the current price and availability of this exact edition.
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Reading commitment
Balanced Moderate time
Short-to-moderate commitment: expect concise rule chapters and individual game setups you can learn in one sitting and practice in 15–45 minute plays.
What stands out here
This 1973 Teach Yourself edition centers on Hervey's clear, text-first instructions and period examples rather than modern design or expanded variant lists.
Best way to approach it
Approach it hands-on: keep a deck nearby, follow the step-by-step layouts, and try each solitaire immediately to internalize Hervey's tips.
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Exact edition: ISBN-13 9780340055380
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