Thomas Frere and the Brotherhood of Chess: A History of 19th Century Chess in New York City

ISBN-13: 9780786475087 / Angielski / Miękka / 2013 / 223 str.

Martin Fr're Hillyer

Opis

The 19th century in America saw the evolution of a leisure society. Enjoying numerous technological advances, people had free time to indulge in a variety of pursuits. An assortment of board games flooded American homes. By the middle of the century, chess had surpassed all other games with its popularity. The author of three important chess texts, Thomas Frere was instrumental in the growth of chess as a significant American pastime.

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