“The world is not likely to tire of an amusement which never repeats itself, of a game which today presents features as novel and charms as fresh as those with which it delighted, in the morning of history, the dwellers on the banks of the Ganges and Indus.”
Quote by Willard Fiske
Work
The book of the first American chess congress: containing the proceedings of that celebrated assemblage, with the papers read in its sessions, the games played in the grand tournament, and the stratagems entered in the problem tournay ; together with sketches of the history of chess in the old and new worlds
The volume offers a comprehensive look at the early days of chess in the United States, featuring detailed accounts of the congress's events, the games played, and the strategies employed. It includes historical context on chess in both the Old and New Worlds, providing insights into the development of the game in America. more
Author
Willard Fiske
Willard Fiske was a 19th-century American author known for his historical novels and biographies. His works are characterized by vivid narratives and profound characterizations, which have won him a wide readership. more