"Sturges' Guide to the Game of Draughts, With Critical Situations" is a comprehensive guide to the game of draughts, also known as checkers. Originally published in 1895, this work provides enthusiasts and players with a detailed exploration of the game's strategies, rules, and critical scenarios. Edited by J.A. Kear, the guide builds upon the insights of Joshua Sturges, offering a rich understanding of the game as it was played in the late 19th century. This edition serves as both a historical record and a practical manual, allowing readers to delve into the intricacies of draughts and improve their gameplay. The book's enduring appeal lies in its thoroughness and its preservation of classic gaming techniques.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.