Publisher's Synopsis
""Paul Morphy, The Chess Champion"" is a historical account of the life and career of Paul Morphy, a renowned chess player from America who gained fame in the mid-19th century. The book provides an overview of Morphy's achievements in both America and Europe, including his victories over some of the greatest chess players of his time. The author, Frederick Milnes Edge, also provides a history of chess and chess clubs, as well as anecdotes about famous players. The book was originally published in 1859 and remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of chess and the life of Paul Morphy.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.
