Cover of Theory & Practice of Gamesmanship

Theory & Practice of Gamesmanship

For any gameplayer, here's a book that focuses on the subject of gamesmanship as a civilized art as old as the competitive spirit in man. Stephen Potter points out "the true Gamesman is always the Good Sportman".

Audience
adult
Length
short · 80 pages

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