Catalogue of Books on the Origin, History, and Practice of the Game of Chess: From the Earliest Period to the Present Day (1863)

Catalogue Of Books On The Origin, History, And Practice Of The Game Of Chess: From The Earliest Period To The Present Day (1863) is a comprehensive guide to the literature surrounding the game of chess. Written by Richard Simpson, the book provides a detailed catalog of books on the history, theory, and practice of chess, covering works from the earliest period up to the mid-19th century. The book presents an overview of the development of the game, including its origins in ancient India, its spread throughout Europe, and its evolution into the modern game. It also includes a bibliography of important works on chess, as well as a list of notable players and their contributions to the game. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and theory of chess, as well as for collectors of chess literature.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.

Richard V. Simpson is a native Rhode Islander and a graphic designer by trade. After retiring from a 29-year Federal Civil Service career, he became an antique dealer and a nonfiction writer. His in-depth knowledge of antique glass and porcelain and his specialty of glass paperweights encouraged him to write for the national Antiques and Collecting Magazine which published 85 of his articles. As his home town's defacto historian he began writing histories of Bristol and Bristol related subjects. He has written five books about the America's Cup yachts and this is his third book with a military subject.