HE Bird A Chess Biography with 1,198 Games Hans Renette McFarland HC - VG!

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ISBN
9780786475780
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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Mcfarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
ISBN-10
0786475781
ISBN-13
9780786475780
eBay Product ID (ePID)
219179324

Product Key Features

Number of Pages
608 Pages
Publication Name
H. E. Bird : a Chess Biography
Language
English
Publication Year
2016
Subject
Chess, Cultural Heritage, General
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Games & Activities, Biography & Autobiography
Author
Hans Renette
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
1.2 in
Item Weight
57.9 Oz
Item Length
11 in
Item Width
8.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2016-018981
Reviews
"Excellent"-- British Chess News ; "A wonderful account of Bird's 64 year chess career...fascinating journey through the chess landscape of the 19th century"-- Huffington Post ; "Well researched.... As with all McFarland books, the quality of the publication is excellent."-- Mind's Eye Press ; "McFarland, the premier publisher on chess history, recently put out one of its best ever books dedicated to the life and games of the English master H.E. Bird. Everything one could want in a book dedicated to an important but neglected figure in chess history. H.E. Bird is an outstanding book which pays proper homage to not only Bird, but the period of English chess in which he was an active player. Highly recommended"--IM John Donaldson, ( JeremySilman.com ); "A truly wonderful work on the life and games from the great Henry Edward Bird!"-- Chessbooks.nl ; "This comprehensive first biography of Bird provides a detailed account of his personal life and a deeply researched coverage of his feats at the chess board"-- New in Chess ., "well researched.... As with all McFarland books, the quality of the publication is excellent."- Mind's Eye Press ; "a truly wonderful work on the life and games from the great Henry Edward Bird!"- Chessbook Reviews ; "this comprehensive first biography of Bird provides a detailed account of his personal life and a deeply researched coverage of his feats at the chess board"- New in Chess ., "a wonderful account of Bird's 64 year chess career...fascinating journey through the chess landscape of the 19th century"-- Huffington Post ; "well researched.... As with all McFarland books, the quality of the publication is excellent."-- Mind's Eye Press ; "McFarland, the premier publisher on chess history, recently put out one of its best ever books dedicated to the life and games of the English master H.E. Bird. Everything one could want in a book dedicated to an important but neglected figure in chess history. H.E. Bird is an outstanding book which pays proper homage to not only Bird, but the period of English chess in which he was an active player. Highly recommended"--IM John Donaldson, ( JeremySilman.com ); "a truly wonderful work on the life and games from the great Henry Edward Bird!"-- Chessbook Reviews ; "this comprehensive first biography of Bird provides a detailed account of his personal life and a deeply researched coverage of his feats at the chess board"-- New in Chess ., "a wonderful account of Bird's 64 year chess career...fascinating journey through the chess landscape of the 19th century"-- Huffington Post ; "well researched.... As with all McFarland books, the quality of the publication is excellent."-- Mind's Eye Press ; "McFarland, the premier publisher on chess history, recently put out one of its best ever books dedicated to the life and games of the English master H.E. Bird. Everything one could want in a book dedicated to an important but neglected figure in chess history. H.E. Bird is an outstanding book which pays proper homage to not only Bird, but the period of English chess in which he was an active player. Highly recommended"--IM John Donaldson, ( JeremySilman.com ); "a truly wonderful work on the life and games from the great Henry Edward Bird!"-- Chessbooks.nl ; "this comprehensive first biography of Bird provides a detailed account of his personal life and a deeply researched coverage of his feats at the chess board"-- New in Chess .
Dewey Edition
23
Number of Volumes
1 vol.
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
794.1092
Synopsis
No chess player of the 19th century had a longer, more varied career than Henry Edward Bird (1829-1908). After pursuing a civil career for years his love for chess prevailed. He belonged to the top level of British players for decades but he really shone at Simpson's Divan. Bird's accessibility, fierce attacking style and contempt for draws made him a people's favorite but his proud and touchy character led him into disputes with his colleagues. A very strong and widely known player, he fell into oblivion after his death. This comprehensive first biography of Bird provides a detailed account of his personal life and a deeply researched coverage of his feats at the chess board. Almost 1,200 games are included, hundreds of them published here for the first time. Nearly 450 games--many of them thrilling all-out fights--are presented with a mix of contemporary and modern annotations., No chess player of the 19th century had a longer, more varied career than Henry Edward Bird (1829-1908). This comprehensive first biography of Bird provides a detailed account of his personal life and a deeply researched coverage of his feats at the chess board. Almost 1,200 games are included, hundreds of them published here for the first time.
LC Classification Number
GV1439.B48R46 2016

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