Publisher's Synopsis
Pollock Memories: A Collection Of Chess Games, Problems, Etc. (1899) is a book written by Mrs. F. F. Rowland that documents the chess career of William Henry Krause Pollock, an Irish chess player who was considered one of the strongest players in the world during the late 19th century. The book includes a collection of Pollock's chess games, puzzles, and problems, along with commentary and analysis from Mrs. Rowland. It provides a detailed look at Pollock's playing style, strategy, and tactics, as well as his contributions to the game of chess. The book serves as a valuable resource for chess enthusiasts and historians, offering a glimpse into the life and legacy of one of the greatest chess players of his time.Contains Part 1, Portrait, Biography, And Seventy Games, Played In England, Ireland, And Holland, Selected, Annotated, And Illustrated By The Late W. H. K. Pollock; Part 2, A Selection Of Games Played In The United States, And Canada, Including His Matches With Eugene Delmar, Jackson Showalter, And G. H. D. Gossip, End Games, Problems, And Items Of Interest Connected With The Chess Career Of The Late Master.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.
