Whist; or, Bumblepuppy? Thirteen Lectures Addressed to Children
A Whistful Journey: Unveiling the Secrets of Card GamesBy John Petch Hewby
Length3h 16m
About this audiobook
In "Whist; or, Bumblepuppy? Thirteen Lectures Addressed to Children," John Petch Hewby intricately weaves together the worlds of linguistics, games, and moral education through an engaging series of lectures designed for young audiences. Written in a playful yet didactic literary style, Hewby'Äôs work reflects the Victorian era's penchant for intellectual engagement and moral instruction, capturing the essence of childhood curiosity through the lens of leisure activities. Each lecture serves not only as a guide to understanding the complexities of the game Whist, but also as a subtle commentary on the virtues of fair play, critical thinking, and social interaction among peers, thus positioning the book within the broader context of educational literature of the time. John Petch Hewby, a lesser-known yet impactful writer of the 19th century, was deeply invested in the education and moral development of youth. His background in pedagogy and his enthusiasm for games as tools of learning likely inspired him to pen this unique blend of entertainment and education. Hewby's commitment to fostering intellectual curiosity in children shines through his writing, making it both accessible and enriching. "Whist; or, Bumblepuppy?" is highly recommended for parents and educators seeking to instill a love of learning and play in children. Through its multifaceted approach, the book not only introduces the strategic intricacies of Whist but also encourages ethical behavior and collaborative skills. Readers will find that the lessons embedded within its pages resonate long after the lectures conclude.
Audiobook details
GenreOther
Length3 hrs 16 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 19, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PREFACE.
2LECTURE I. —— INTRODUCTORY. ——: Notes on some of the Laws.
3LECTURE II. —— THE LEAD. ——
4LECTURE III. —— THE PLAY OF THE SECOND, THIRD, AND FOURTH HAND. ——
5LECTURE IV. —— DISCARDING, AND ITS DIFFICULTIES. ——
Show all chaptersShow less
6The Principles of Discarding.
7Resumption of Note C, page 36.: Playing for Amusement.
8LECTURE V. —— THE DISCARD FROM THE STRONGEST SUIT. ——
9Part I.
10Part II.
11LECTURE VI. —— THE ELEVEN RULE (by desire). ——
12LECTURE VII. —— THE PETER AND ITS PECULIARITIES. ——
13LECTURE VIII. —— FALSE CARDS, LOGIC, LUCK. ——
14LECTURE IX. —— WHIST AS AN INVESTMENT. ——
15LECTURE X. —— ON THINGS IN GENERAL. ——
16LECTURE XI. —— THINKING. ——
17LECTURE XII. —— TEMPER. ——
18LECTURE XIII. —— DETERIORATION OF WHIST, ITS CAUSES AND CURE. ——
19SPECIMEN OF BUMBLEPUPPY IN EXCELSIS.
20THE DOMESTIC RUBBER.
21DOUBLE DUMMY.
22EPILOGUE I. ——
23EPILOGUE II. ——: FOOTNOTES:
The Holy Bible - 1 SamuelKing James2h 13m4.8 (1.6K)$3 · $0.00
The American Standard Bible — The Gospel of MatthewMatthew3h 56m4.7 (3K)$2 · $0.00
Bad Fat Black GirlSesali Bowen6h 32m4.7 (2.8K)$24 · $0.00
The King James Audio Bible New Testament CompleteChristopher Glyn20h 2m4.7 (2.6K)$12 · $0.00
Faiths CheckbookCharles Spurgeon12h 44m4.7 (3.2K)$11 · $0.00
Ten Things I Wish You Knew About Your Child's Mental HealthDr. Billy Garvey4h 53m4.7 (2.4K)$20 · $0.00
The Book of PsalmsUnknown Author5h 9m4.6 (18K)$10
Designing Terry Pratchett’s DiscworldPaul Kidby3h 52m4.7 (343)$20 · $0.00
The Chosen Book OneAmanda Jenkins, Kristen Hendricks, Dallas Jenkins3h 8m4.6 (4.9K)$10 · $0.00
The Lives of BrianBrian Johnson9h 45m4.6 (3.5K)$29 · $0.00
Expository Thoughts on the Gospel of LukeJ.C. Ryle27h 13m4.7 (536)$18 · $0.00
CrossroadsKaleb Dahlgren7h 56m4.6 (4.9K)$26 · $0.00
Across the RiverKent Babb11h 40m4.6 (927)$29 · $0.00
Brain Training for RidersAndrea Monsarrat Waldo5h 56m4.7 (550)$19 · $0.00
My Effin' LifeGeddy Lee17h 11m4.6 (13.1K)$40 · $0.00
Kings and PawnsHoward Bryant10h 9m4.6 (678)$29 · $0.00
The Elementia Chronicles #2: The New OrderSean Fay Wolfe11h 17m4.6 (841)$29 · $0.00
The ActsLuke2h 55m4.6 (19.7K)$12 · $0.00
Woodcraft and Camping (Annotated)George Washington Sears3h 30m4.6 (1.2K)$0.99 · $0.00
The Hate U GiveAngie Thomas11h 50m4.5 (1.1M)$8 · $0.00
You may also like
Voltaire's Philosophical DictionaryVoltaire9h 31m4.3 (13.4K)$2.30
The Well and the ShallowsG.K. Chesterton7h 32m4.2 (492)$2 · $0.00
Mark Twain EssaysMark Twain32m4.3 (259)$3.50 · $0.00
Beyond Good and EvilFriedrich Nietzsche7h 10m4.2 (243.8K)$1.20 · $0.00
The Essays of Arthur Schopenhauer; the Art of ControversyArthur Schopenhauer3h 12m3.8 (19.1K)$2.30
The Right to Be Lazy, and Other StudiesPaul Lafargue4h 25m4.0 (7.3K)$1 · $0.00
The Dilbert PrincipleScott Adams1h 11m4.0 (48.5K)$13 · $0.00
The Idle Thoughts of an Idle FellowJerome K. Jerome4h 22m4.0 (6.6K)$2.30 · $0.00
Tales of the Long BowG. K. Chesterton6h 42m4.0 (426)$2.30
Man and SupermanGeorge Bernard Shaw9h 14m4.0 (7.5K)$2 · $0.00
LaughterHenri Bergson5h 34m3.9 (3.1K)$2 · $0.00
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe — Volume 4Edgar Allan Poe9h 19m4.5 (1.6K)Free
How Not to Get ShotD. L. Hughley, Doug Moe3h 43m4.1 (7.2K)$18 · $0.00
Notes on Democracy (Summarized Edition)H. L. Mencken2h 20m4.1 (635)$2
Essay upon WitRichard Sir Blackmore1h 16m$2 · $0.00
John Dewey: The Philosophy of Education (Annotated)John Dewey33h 49m$0.99 · $0.00
George Bernard ShawG. K. Chesterton5h 20m3.8 (198)$2.30
Lazy Thoughts of a Lazy GirlJenny Wren2h 25m3.2 (56)$2 · $0.00
A History of the French NovelGeorge Saintsbury45h 22m$1 · $0.00
Felicien RopsPatrick Bade52m4.1 (25)$13 · $0.00