This vintage book is a complete guide to billiards and snooker, being a comprehensive guide to every aspect of the game. With simple instructions and a wealth of invaluable tips, this book will be of considerable utility to beginners and amateur players alike. "Billiards And Snooker For Amateurs" has been carefully selected for a modern readership, and would make for a fantastic addition to any bookshelf. Contents include: "A Veteran's Tribute to Youth", "The Idea of the Book", "The Pot and Plain Half-ball Stroke", "Essential Billiard Shots: Half-ball Contact", "Screw or Drag", "Side and How to Use It", "Transmitted Side", "Effect of the Nap", "Positions in Both Games", "Special Snooker Hints", and "Special Billiard Hints". Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on snooker, pool, and billiards.