This classic work on the art of playing Russian billiards belongs to the pen of a Russian writer of the late XIX-early XX centuries, an outstanding billiards player - Anatoly Ivanovich Leman. According to the author, "an experienced, good master of the game is a philosopher, stoic and connoisseur of the human heart." Game theory, analysis of shots and games, interesting billiard problems, technical information about billiards, questions of player psychology - all this makes the book an invaluable guide to billiard sports. The book is addressed to both beginners and professionals. Printed according to the 1906 edition.