Paul Morphy: The Pride and Sorrow of Chess

Paul Morphy: The Pride and Sorrow of Chess tells the full known story of the life of Paul Morphy, from his privileged upbringing in New Orleans to his dominance of the chess world, to the later tragedy of his demise. This new edition of David Lawson's seminal work, still the principal source for all Morphy biographical presentations, also includes new biographical material about the biographer himself, telling the story of the author, his opus, and the previously unknown life that brought him to the research.

Author: David Lawson
Publisher: University of Louisiana
Published: 09/28/2010
Pages: 398
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.58lbs
Size: 9.20h x 6.00w x 1.10d
ISBN13: 9781887366977
ISBN10: 1887366970
BISAC Categories:
- Biography & Autobiography | Historical
- Games & Activities | Chess