Name: Victorian Parlour Games: A Modern Host's Guide to Classic Fun for Everyone
Price: 516.00 TWD
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Author: Chronicle Chronicle Books; Ned Wolfe; Chronicle Books
ISBN: 9781797231006

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Victorian Parlour Games: A Modern Host's Guide to Classic Fun for Everyone

Type

Physical Book

Author

Chronicle Books

Chronicle Chronicle Books

Ned Wolfe

Publisher

Chronicle Books

Language

English

Pages

192

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

15.9 x 12.1 x 2.0 cm

ISBN13

9781797231006

Synopsis "Victorian Parlour Games: A Modern Host's Guide to Classic Fun for Everyone"

Bring a piece of history into your game night with this collection of fun and playable Victorian-era party games. Victorian Parlour Games is a beautifully designed and compact hardcover volume full of the classic, often silly, games played in the late 19th century. The Victorians loved fun and played hundreds and hundreds of party games. This endlessly delightful party games book collects some of the very best for your reference and pleasure. The irresistible combination of recognizable favorites and unexpected amusements includes: Charades Taboo Twenty Questions Laughing Game Fictionary Blindman's Bluff Forfeits The Minister's Cat Pass the Slipper Are you there, Moriarty? Elephant's Foot Umbrella Stand Throwing the Smile Squeak Piggy Squeak Kim's Game Blowing the Feather and many more! Each entry provides the original name of the game, any alternate names, the rules, and a brief history, complete with fun facts, notable connections (i.e., mentioned in a Charles Dickens novel, named after a Rudyard Kipling book, inspired by Sherlock Holmes, etc.), and what we call it today if the name has changed. Illustrations sprinkled throughout add to the fun and historical appeal of this unique game book, perfect for gifting or collecting. FOR FANS OF VICTORIANA: Anyone who loves the history and literature of the era knows how much those wacky Victorians liked their fun. Now, anyone can join in! PORTABLY POCKET-SIZED: This handy little volume is perfect to pop into a purse or satchel and take to the Dickens Fair, a historical reenactment, or any game night. FUN FOR ALL AGES: These games are easy to learn and quick to play. Get the whole family involved in some charmingly old-school delights that need very few extras beyond a deck of cards or a bit of mischievous spirit. Perfect for: Game players of all ages History buffs, trivia buffs, and fans of Victoriana Austen aficionados and Bridgerton watchers Dickens Fair and Christmas Carol attendees Family gift or game night host/hostess gift

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Chronicle Books is a leading independent publisher founded in 1967 in San Francisco, known for its innovative approach to illustrated books, graphic design, and lifestyle publications. Its works span genres such as art, cooking, photography, graphic narrative, and children's literature, standing out for their high visual and creative quality. A notable example is One Line a Day: A Five-Year Memory Book (2009), a diary that has resonated globally for its simple daily memory recording proposal.

Among its most popular works are also 642 Things to Write About (2011), a source of inspiration for writers, and children's books like Press Here by Hervé Tullet (2010). The publisher has collaborated with renowned artists and authors, consolidating its reputation as a benchmark in creative publications.

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