Walter Penn Shipley, Philadelphia's friend of chess / by John S. Hilbert.

Author/creator Hilbert, John S., 1953-
Format Book
Publication InfoJefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., ©2003.
Descriptionv, 442 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, portraits ; 26 cm
Subjects

Contents Arrival and antecedents (1860-1880) -- Early chess club play (1880-1887) -- Philadelphia's champion (1887-1890) -- Expansion and new friends (1891-1893) -- Golden years, golden play (1894-1898) -- Very good years (1899-1904) -- Years of transition and controversy (1905-1910) -- Through the decade (1911-1920) -- Through the years (1921-1942).
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 433-435) and index.
LCCN 2002010791
ISBN0786413174 (library binding : alk. paper)

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks GV1439.S44 H55 2003 ✔ Available Place Hold