""The Theory and Practice of Gamesmanship"" by Stephen Potter is a humorous and satirical guidebook on the art of winning games without actually cheating. The book offers a tongue-in-cheek approach to the subject matter, presenting a variety of strategies and techniques that can be employed to gain an advantage over one's opponents. Some of the topics covered include the use of psychological tactics, the art of distraction, and the importance of maintaining a poker face. The book also includes a number of case studies and examples of successful gamesmanship in action, as well as a number of cautionary tales about the dangers of overconfidence and arrogance. Overall, ""The Theory and Practice of Gamesmanship"" is an entertaining and insightful read for anyone interested in the psychology of competition and the art of winning.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.