The Exploits and Triumphs in Europe of Paul Morphy the Chess Champion - Including An Historical Account Of Clubs Biographical Sketches Of Famous Players And Various Information And Anecdote Relating To The Noble Game Of Chess

Frederick Milnes Edge

Sinossi

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