Of the laws of chance, or, a method of calculation of the hazards of game, plainly demonstrated, and applied to games at present most in use; which may be easily extended to the most intricate cases of chance imaginable. The fourth edition, revis'd by John Ham. By whom is added, a demonstration of the gain of the banker in any Circumstance of the game call'd Pharaon; and how to determine the odds at the Ace of Hearts or Fair Chance; with the arithmetical solution of some questions relating to lotteries; and a few remarks upon Hazard and Backgammon.
- Huygens, Christiaan, 1629-1695.
- Date:
- M.DCC.XXXVIII. [1738]
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Also known as
De ratiociniis in ludo aleae. English
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London : printed for B. Motte and C. Bathurst, at the Middle-Temple Gate in Fleet-Street, M.DCC.XXXVIII. [1738]
Physical description
x,[2],100p. ; 80.
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References note
ESTC N10537
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