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	Billiard Congress of America (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The history of billiards is long and very rich.
		The term “billiard” is derived from French, either from the word “billart”, one of the wooden sticks, or “bille”, a ball.
		Mike Shamos is the author of The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Billiards and curator of The Billiard Archive, a nonprofit organization established to preserve the game‘s history.
	www.bca-pool.com /aboutus/history/start.shtml (2302 words)

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		Billiards and Its History The origin of billiards is not definitely known.
		Decorate History Phil Capelle by George Fels with Alvin Blick The History Of Billiards "Letís to billiards," suggests Shakespeareís Cleopatra elegantly to Chairman (Act II, Scene V), and that may or...
		Billiards History Billiards History.Billiards can be traced back to the 14th century, beginning as an outdoor game played on the ground with balls and sticks...
	www.debilliards.com /billiardshistory (3478 words)

	Billiards History\| Pool Game Sports Origin
		At present, there is no concrete evidence pointing to the origin of the actual date and place of where billiards was first invented.
		However, there are plenty of speculation and stories as to how billiards came to be.
		Some believed that the combination of the French words ‘billes’ (spherical object) and ‘art’ (arts) soon evolved into what people today call ‘Billiards’.
	www.poolsharp.com /billiards_history.html (92 words)

	Snooker Games - Book Reviews 1
		of both snooker and English billiards that is currently available.
		Available from the 'Some Basics of Billiards and Snooker' Website only.
		A Complete Reference to Billiards, Pool, Snooker and other Cue Sports.
	www.snookergames.co.uk /books1.html (757 words)

	AzBilliards.com - Links
		Pool cues, billiards accessories and table parts from Schon, Meucci, Joss, Falcon, Viking and more.
		The first and only billiard site that that allows you to compare the features and performance of billiard products side by side.
		Seen by many as the authority on billiards history, this incredible book contains images and photos that will take you through the history of the game, from its origins to the modern game, many of them displayed on this Web site.
	www.azbilliards.com /links/links.php?cat=10 (1573 words)

	Billiards Books and Posters : American Billiards
		Willie Mosconi on Pocket Billiards: The Classic Book on the Game by the Legendary "King" of Pocket Billiards
		Or you can use the search box provided to find all kinds of posters in different categories.
		Byrne's Wonderful World of Pool and Billiards: A Cornucopia of Instruction, Strategy, Anecdote, and Colorful Characters
	www.american-billiards.com /billiard-books.html (124 words)

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