Project Gutenberg 2004-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 487 Bird, H. E. (Henry Edward) 1830 1906 Bird, Henry Edward Chess History and Reminiscences 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.) Reading ease score: 56.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Chess GV Text Category: History - Other Category: Sports/Hobbies 437274 2025-10-02T12:36:16.150078 text/html 437095 2025-01-09T02:15:43.232403 text/html 239561 2025-10-02T12:36:23.291529 application/epub+zip 245196 2025-10-02T12:36:18.958009 application/epub+zip 237612 2025-10-02T12:36:17.866051 application/epub+zip 458432 2025-10-02T12:36:26.677457 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 436566 2025-10-02T12:36:22.593053 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 394168 2022-09-03T04:49:23.877954 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 409532 2025-10-02T12:36:15.764088 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 404530 2020-12-28T10:40:45 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17111 2025-10-02T12:36:26.793498 application/rdf+xml 16667 2025-10-02T12:36:18.344069 image/jpeg 4006 2025-10-02T12:36:18.102020 image/jpeg 158087 2020-12-28T10:40:45 application/octet-stream application/zip 238978 2025-10-02T12:36:16.183022 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia