De Witt's American Chess Manual (1880)

De Witt's American Chess Manual is a comprehensive guide to the game of chess, originally published in 1880. The book was written by Henry Chadwick, a prominent American journalist and sports writer who was also an accomplished chess player. The manual covers all aspects of the game, from the basic rules and strategies to more advanced techniques and tactics. It includes detailed explanations of opening moves, middle game play, endgame strategies, and the principles of chess notation. The book also includes biographical sketches of famous chess players, as well as a history of the game itself. De Witt's American Chess Manual is a valuable resource for both beginners and experienced players, and remains a classic work on the game of chess.This Book Is In English.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.