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LoC No.: 05023144
Title: The Exploits and Triumphs, in Europe, of Paul Morphy, the Chess Champion
Note: Reading ease score: 67.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Produced by Suzanne Lybarger, Kathryn Lybarger, Brownfox
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
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Summary: "The Exploits and Triumphs, in Europe, of Paul Morphy, the Chess Champion" by Edge is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book centers around the life and achievements of Paul Morphy, a prodigious chess player from America, highlighting his journey, matches, and interactions with prominent chess figures in Europe. It provides insight into the chess scene of the time while documenting Morphy's rise as one of the greatest chess talents. The opening of this work introduces Paul Morphy as a young prodigy whose exceptional aptitude for chess was nurtured by his father. His early experiences show how he quickly surpassed his local competition and garnered attention, leading to his participation in the First American Chess Congress. Here, Morphy's stunning victories establish his national reputation. The narrative also begins to touch on his preparations for a trip to Europe, where the chess world awaits to see if he can triumph against seasoned players, setting the stage for a significant chapter in chess history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Edge, Frederick Milnes
EBook No.: 34180
Published: Nov 1, 2010
Downloads: 154
Language: English
Subject: Chess
Subject: Morphy, Paul Charles, 1837-1884
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 05023144
Title: The Exploits and Triumphs, in Europe, of Paul Morphy, the Chess Champion
Note: Reading ease score: 67.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Suzanne Lybarger, Kathryn Lybarger, Brownfox
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Exploits and Triumphs, in Europe, of Paul Morphy, the Chess Champion" by Edge is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book centers around the life and achievements of Paul Morphy, a prodigious chess player from America, highlighting his journey, matches, and interactions with prominent chess figures in Europe. It provides insight into the chess scene of the time while documenting Morphy's rise as one of the greatest chess talents. The opening of this work introduces Paul Morphy as a young prodigy whose exceptional aptitude for chess was nurtured by his father. His early experiences show how he quickly surpassed his local competition and garnered attention, leading to his participation in the First American Chess Congress. Here, Morphy's stunning victories establish his national reputation. The narrative also begins to touch on his preparations for a trip to Europe, where the chess world awaits to see if he can triumph against seasoned players, setting the stage for a significant chapter in chess history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Edge, Frederick Milnes
EBook No.: 34180
Published: Nov 1, 2010
Downloads: 154
Language: English
Subject: Chess
Subject: Morphy, Paul Charles, 1837-1884
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.