This book is a collection of vintage articles on the subject of
billiards, with information on a variety of subjects ranging from
holding the cue to "topping" the ball. Carefully selected for a modern
readership, these timeless articles will be of considerable utility to
both novice and experienced player alike. Contents include: "The Meaning
of Good Billiards", "Some Useful Hints for a Start", "The Right
Temperament", "Billiards Don'ts", "Mode of Scoring", Preliminary Hints:
The Stance: Cueing: The Bridge", "Preliminary Practice: Holding the Cue,
and Freedom", "Striking the Ball: The Half-Ball Shot", "General Strokes
for a Beginner", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming
increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are
republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition
complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on snooker,
pool, and billiards.