Project Gutenberg 2004-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 162 Bird, H. E. (Henry Edward) 1830 1906 Bird, Henry Edward Chess History and Reminiscences Reading ease score: 56.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. This etext was produced by Stephen D. Leary "Chess History and Reminiscences" by H. E. Bird is a historical account written during the late 19th century. The book delves into the rich history and evolution of chess, emphasizing its origins, cultural significance, and the notable figures associated with the game over the centuries. It offers insights into the author's personal experiences and observations of chess competitions and prominent players throughout a span of nearly five decades. The opening of the book sets the stage for an extensive exploration of the history of chess, revealing various misconceptions about its origins. Bird expresses his intention to provide a well-researched overview of the game’s storied past while sharing anecdotal recollections of famed players he encountered. He highlights the rise of chess in England, its introduction from India, its spread through Persia and Arabia, and the eventual establishment of chess clubs and tournaments that contributed to the game’s popularity. Through Bird's narrative, readers are introduced to significant events and players that shaped the game's trajectory, providing both historical context and personal reflections on a passion that bridges social classes and inspires a sense of community. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Chess GV Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Sports/Hobbies/Motoring 437102 437025 2024-10-02T14:34:03.151484 2023-10-03T03:49:05.067835 text/html text/html 437095 437018 2024-10-02T14:34:03.486501 2023-10-03T03:49:05.245797 text/html text/html 239492 2024-10-02T14:34:11.748414 application/epub+zip 245206 2024-10-02T14:34:06.822433 application/epub+zip 237622 2024-10-02T14:34:05.572451 application/epub+zip 458378 2024-10-02T14:34:15.610378 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 436566 2024-10-02T14:34:10.915398 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 394168 2022-09-03T04:49:23.877954 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 409532 409506 2024-10-02T14:34:02.753441 2023-10-03T03:49:04.794851 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 404530 2020-12-28T10:40:45 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 158087 2020-12-28T10:40:45 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18717 2024-10-02T14:34:15.742402 application/rdf+xml 16667 2024-10-02T14:34:06.107456 image/jpeg 4006 2024-10-02T14:34:05.838420 image/jpeg 238914 2024-10-02T14:34:03.523469 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia