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. / Arranged on a new plan 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 ; anecodotes respecting chess and chess-players, &c.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Philidor, F. D. (François Danican), 1726-1795.

Jones, William, 1746-1794.

Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.

American Imprints Collection (Athenaeum of Philadelphia)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Chess.

Physical Description:

[1]-267 [1] p. ; 17.4 cm.

Place of Publication:

Philadelphia : H. C. Carey & I. Lea, and Abraham Small, 1824.

Local Notes:

Athenaeum copy: Gift: Mrs. Joseph Wood.

OCLC:

3252237