Croquet Tactics: With Illustrative Colored Figures, and Diagrams of the Various Croquet Strokes (1868)

Croquet Tactics is a book written by Walter Jones Whitmore in 1868 that provides readers with a comprehensive guide to playing croquet. The book is filled with detailed descriptions of various croquet strokes and tactics, as well as illustrative colored figures and diagrams to help readers better understand the game. The book covers everything from basic rules and strategy to more advanced techniques, such as the ""stop shot"" and ""jump shot."" It also includes tips on how to improve one's aim and accuracy, as well as advice on how to read the terrain and adjust one's shots accordingly. Overall, Croquet Tactics is a must-read for anyone looking to improve their croquet game or simply learn more about the sport. Its clear and concise instructions, accompanied by helpful illustrations, make it an accessible and enjoyable read for players of all skill levels.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.