A B C of Bridge

This is not a Victorian penny dreadful. The document is The ABC of Bridge, an instructional manual about the card game Bridge published by Street & Smith in 1901, written by Eleanor A. Tennant. It is a how-to guide, not fiction. The content consists entirely of rules, scoring instructions, and strategic advice for playing Bridge—explaining terms like "blocking," "ruffing," and "chicane"; describing proper scoring methods; and detailing gameplay strategy including when to declare "no trumps," how to lead, doubling conventions, and partner communication. There are no narratives, characters, or storylines of any kind.