Up the ante at your next poker game! Originally privately printed in 1895, Poker Rules in Rhyme is a whimsical and practical guide for the sophisticated poker player. In the first half, author George W. Allen provides witty instructions in rhyme for mastering the "pretty game" of poker. Feeling lucky? The second half of this beautifully illustrated and colorful reprint is a section with a dedicated page for every possible type of hand with the odds for different draws. Learn the basics, add the finishing touches, or revel in this historical record of poker!.