Few bridge teachers are expert

players in their own right; therefore

~ nearly all the instructional ma-

terial that is written specifically for

beginners and inexperienced players

lacks either quality and originality.

William Root and his new 64-page

booklet, Contract Bridge Outlines on

Standard Bidding, represent excep-

tions to both generalizations. He is

a player of the highest class, and his

booklet indicates why he is regarded

as one of the world s outstanding

teachers. The basic structure of bid-

ding is lucidly explained, and the in-

experienced player is introduced to

many modern ideas. It is doubtful

whether the subject could be treated

better in such limi.ted space.