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Paul Morphy, The Chess Champion

Paul Morphy, The Chess Champion

Frederick Milnes Edge

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
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Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781437074444
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''Paul Morphy, The Chess Champion'' is a historical account of the life and career of Paul Morphy, one of the greatest chess players of all time. Written by Frederick Milnes Edge in 1859, the book provides a detailed overview of Morphy’s achievements in both America and Europe, as well as a history of chess and chess clubs. The book is filled with anecdotes and stories about famous chess players, making it an entertaining read for both chess enthusiasts and those interested in the history of the game. Overall, ''Paul Morphy, The Chess Champion'' is a fascinating look at the life and accomplishments of one of the most influential figures in the world of chess.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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