This text contains a comprehensive guide to Canasta, a card game of the rummy family. Including in-depth information on rules, strategy, and more, this text constitutes a veritable treatise on the subject and will be of much value both the beginner and experienced Canasta player. The chapters of this book include: 'The Elements of Canasta', 'Glossary of Canasta Terms', 'The Higher Strategy', 'Canasta for Two, Three, Five, or Six Players', 'The Conduct of Canasta Tournaments', 'The Laws of Canasta', 'Questions and Answers', and 'Quick Check-List for Scoring'. This text has been chosen for modern republication due to its instructional value, and we are proud to republish it now complete with a new introduction on card games.