"Billiards: Game, 500 Up" by Edward Russell Mardon, originally published in 1849, offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of billiards during the mid-19th century. This meticulously detailed account provides enthusiasts and historians alike with a comprehensive understanding of the game as it was played. The book features diagrams illustrating ball positions from the last nine breaks, accompanied by 111 additional diagrams designed for practice. Mardon's work includes insightful observations and practical advice, highlighting the advantages of strategic play. This edition revives a classic text, making it accessible to modern readers interested in the history and techniques of billiards. A valuable resource for both players and researchers, this book captures the enduring appeal of a timeless game.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.