4531 - Modern Billiards - John Roberts and others There is no royal road to proficiency at billiards. The man who spends many pounds in lessons will never make a player unless he takes a great deal of practice, and for private practice this book will be found to be invaluable. The first section of this book is a sketch of John Roberts the Younger (the author) and written by others. Roberts was born in Manchester in 1847 the famous son of a father no less famous as a player in his day. 320pp packed full of diagrams and excercises. Price: £15.00 / $25.50