Rational recreations, in which the principles of numbers and natural philosophy are clearly and copiously elucidated, by a series of easy, entertaining, interesting experiments. Among which are all those commonly performed with the cards (1794)
Hooper, W. (William), fl. 1770 · London : Printed for B. Law and son, and G. G. and J. Robinson · leaf 245
c RECREATIONS. 201 Carriages of this kind are faid to be fre-quent in China; and in any wide, levelcountry, muft be fometimes both pleafantand profitable. The great inconvenienceattending this machine is, that it can onlygo in the diredion the wind blows : andeven not then unlefs it blows flrong;…
Scientific recreations · Card games
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