John Petch Hewby was a somewhat obscure author who made his mark with a book on the topic of whist, a classic card game. His contribution, 'Whist; or, Bumblepuppy? Thirteen Lectures Addressed to Children' is a somewhat quirky but intriguing text that delves into the complexities and nuances of the game of whist, while simultaneously making it accessible to younger audiences. The book, considered a...