Watson's Classic Book on The Play of the Hand at Bridge

by Louis H. Watson

This book, by one of the first and foremost authorities on contract bridge, is regarded as the classic exposition of playing strategy. Practically all variations of play, both in attack and in defense, are explained and illustrated in it.

Genres: Games, Reference, Nonfiction

496 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1959

Reviews

[Lydia Fung · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is a very nice and classic book for bridge players, almost like a must-read textbook if you are new to bridge. The author explained the concept clearly, especially for the elementary concepts with specific examples that were easy enough to understand the main gist. However, for the advanced part of the book, the author mainly introduced the skills and explained how an endplay/squeeze works but did not mention the actual application. It would be good for beginner to intermediate players, advanced players may also find it useful if they are confused with the fundamental card play concepts.

[Harold Mathews · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well deserving of the title "classic." Even though it was written circa 1934, it's still relavent.

[Randy Hines · Rating 5 out of 5]

Timeless and thorough. This is undoubtedly in my top stack to have stranded on a deserted island. That doesn’t sound so bad actually...

[Ange · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent. Can't imagine a more thorough book. Helpful, too.

[Allison Thompson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great bridge play lessons.

[Rodney Bond · Rating 3 out of 5]

First three chapters should be fundamental reading for beginner bridge players.