An Easy Introduction to the Game of Chess; containing one hundred Examples of Games, and a Great Variety of Critical Situations and Conclusions; including the whole of Philidor's Analysis,. . .

Published by London, Baldwin Craddock and Joy., 1820

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An Easy Introduction to the Game of Chess; containing one hundred Examples of Games, and a Great Variety of Critical Situations and Conclusions; including the whole of Philidor's Analysis, With copious Selections from Stamma, the Calabrois, &c. with instructions for learners; Rendering a complete Knowledge of that Scientific Game perfectly easy of Attainment. To which are added, Caissa: A Poem, by Sir William Jones, The morals of chess by Dr. Franklin; Chess and Whist compared; Anecdotes respecting Chess and Chess-players, &c. A New edition, carefully revised. London, 1820. Baldwin Craddock and Joy. VIII. 254 p. Fifth English edition. Later full cloth binding, gilt lettering and library mark on spine. Glued library label "Bath Municipal Reference Library" on front endpapers. Volume removed from the library's collection. - -- - This was first published in London by Ogilvie in 1802 (2 volumes). First published in America in 1817 and reprinted in 1824. The name of the compiler has never been established. The miscellaneous collection of anecdotes, essays and poems at the end is not without interest. The openings and games are all in the numerical notation and no diagrams are given.

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• Title: An Easy Introduction to the Game of Chess; containing one hundred Examples of Games, and a Great Variety of Critical Situations and Conclusions; including the whole of Philidor's Analysis,. . .
• Publisher: London, Baldwin Craddock and Joy.
• Publication Date: 1820
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good
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