Publisher's Synopsis
The Chaturanga Or Game Of Chess: A Persian Manuscript (1841) is a book written by Mary Anna Hartley. This book is a detailed account of the Persian game of chess, also known as Chaturanga. The author provides a comprehensive history of the game, tracing its origins back to ancient India and Persia. The book also includes detailed instructions on how to play the game, along with diagrams and illustrations to help readers understand the rules and moves. Additionally, the author explores the cultural and social significance of the game, and its role in Persian society. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and cultural significance of chess, as well as those who want to learn how to play the game.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.
