Chess With Living Pieces (1892)

""Chess With Living Pieces"" is a book written by Ephraim Mac Dowel Cosgrave in 1892. The book is a fictional story that revolves around a new and unique version of chess. In this version, the chess pieces are not just inanimate objects but are living beings with their own personalities and abilities. The story follows the journey of a young boy named Paul who discovers this new version of chess and becomes obsessed with it. He meets various living chess pieces, including the Queen, the Bishop, the Knight, and the Pawn, and learns about their strengths and weaknesses. As Paul becomes more and more involved in the game, he faces challenges and obstacles that test his skills and strategic thinking. Along the way, he also learns important life lessons about determination, perseverance, and the value of friendship. ""Chess With Living Pieces"" is a unique and entertaining book that combines elements of fantasy, adventure, and strategy. It is a must-read for anyone interested in chess or looking for an engaging and thought-provoking story.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.