Games Of The International Draughts Match Between England And Scotland (1884)

Games Of The International Draughts Match Between England And Scotland (1884)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Games Of The International Draughts Match Between England And Scotland (1884) is a book that documents the games played between the two countries in the game of draughts (also known as checkers) in 1884. The book is written by Robert McCall, who was a prominent player and writer on the subject of draughts in the late 19th century. The book contains a detailed description of each game played, along with the moves made by each player and McCall's analysis of the strategies used. It also includes an introduction that provides some historical context for the match and the game of draughts in general. The match between England and Scotland was a significant event in the world of draughts, as it was one of the first international matches played between two countries. The book is therefore of interest to anyone who is interested in the history of the game, as well as to players who want to study the strategies used by some of the best players of the time. Overall, Games Of The International Draughts Match Between England And Scotland (1884) is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn more about the game of draughts and its history.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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781120285546
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 80
Weight: 117g
Height: 151mm
Width: 228mm
Spine width: 4mm