Whist; or, Bumblepuppy? Thirteen Lectures Addressed to Children

"Whist; or, Bumblepuppy? Thirteen Lectures Addressed to Children" by John Petch Hewby is a tutorial using lectures to teach children the card game Whist, while comparing it to the less strategic game Bumblepuppy. The book explores techniques and appropriate behavior for playing Whist, guiding young players to tell the difference between strong and weak strategies. It starts by showing why choosing one game over the other matters, stressing that knowing the rules makes playing more fun for everyone. It also pokes fun at people confusing the two games and points out how important it is to play well using smart strategies. Hewby shows how improving and enjoying the game comes from working hard and thinking things through by depicting Bumblepuppy as the result of poor play.