The Gist of Bridge, by R.F. Foster, offers a concise guide to the popular card game as it was played in the early 20th century. This vintage manual distills the fundamental rules and strategies, providing a clear and accessible introduction for beginners while offering seasoned players a refresher on the core principles. Foster's expertise shines through in his straightforward explanations and practical advice. Explore the enduring appeal of bridge through this classic text, which captures the essence of the game's intellectual challenge and social engagement.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.