The Noble Game of Billiards

The Noble Game of Billiards Wherein are Exhibited Extraordinary and Surprising Strokes which Have Excited the Admiration of Most of the Sovereigns of Europe.

The first Billiard Table known in France was of a Triangular form. It was introduced at the CHÂTEAU DE BLOIS, during the residence of Henry III.

It was called “THE NOBLE GAME OF BILLIARDS ;” probably, from the Prince being the first who practised it, as a regular Diversion. It was not less entitled to this high designation, on account of its intrinsic excellence, and the interest excited by its various and complicated operations.