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Howard Staunton
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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Published in 1847, this book was considered the standard reference on the subject of chess until well into the 20th century. It is still in print today, and is considered…
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the…
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public…
General Books publication date: 2009 Original publication date: 1865 Original Publisher: Sampson Low Subjects: Public schools Education / General Education / Administration / General Education / History Education / Secondary…
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Improve your game with this classic guide to chess by the renowned player and writer Howard Staunton. With insightful analysis of key games and strategies, as well as clear explanations…
The Great Schools of England - an account of the foundation, endowments, and discipline of the chief seminaries of learning in England; including Eton, Winchester, Westminster, St. Paul's, Charter-House, Merchant…
This classic book on chess provides a comprehensive guide to the game, including detailed instructions and strategies for players of all levels. Written by Howard Staunton, one of the greatest…
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high…
First published in 1852, this classic work on chess contains detailed analyses of the games played at the 1851 London tournament, one of the most important events in the history…
Illustrated By Copious Diagrams, And Notes, Critical And Explanatory.
Howard Staunton, the organiser of London 1851 and writer of the book, was the epitome of mid-Victorian versatility and self confidence. By defeating the leading French and German masters such…
The Works of Shakespeare - Volume III is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1864. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as…
Exemplified In Games Actually Played By The Greatest Masters.
This book has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in…
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing’s Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because…
Chess Praxis: A Supplement To The Chess Players Handbook (1871) is a book written by Howard Staunton, a prominent chess player and writer in the 19th century. The book serves…
The Game of Chess is a comprehensive guide to the popular game of chess, written by Howard Staunton and originally published in 1888. This book serves as both an introduction…
Chess Praxis is a supplemental book to The Chess Player's Handbook, written by Howard Staunton and originally published in 1871. This book serves as a guide for chess players who…
