Bøger af Alexander McDonnell

This book provides a detailed account of some of the most important chess games played in London in the early 19th century. It features games played by the late Alexander McDonnell, one of the best English players of his time, as well as his principal contemporaries. The book also includes a selection of games played by De La Bourdonnais and McDonnell, with an appendix containing the moves for each game. Ideal for chess enthusiasts looking to improve their game.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

An Address To The Members Of Both Houses Of Parliament On The West India Question (1830) is a historical book written by Alexander McDonnell. The book is a passionate plea to the members of the British Parliament to consider the plight of the enslaved people in the West Indies. McDonnell argues that the inhumane treatment of slaves in the West Indies is a moral outrage and that it is the responsibility of the British government to put an end to this practice.The book provides a detailed account of the conditions in the West Indies and the various forms of abuse that slaves are subjected to. McDonnell highlights the fact that slaves are treated as property and are denied even the most basic human rights. He also points out that the West Indies are a vital source of wealth for Britain, but that this wealth is built on the backs of the enslaved people.The book concludes with a call to action for the members of Parliament to take a stand on the West India question and to work towards the abolition of slavery. McDonnell argues that it is the duty of the British government to lead the way in ending this practice and that the future of the country depends on it.Overall, An Address To The Members Of Both Houses Of Parliament On The West India Question (1830) is a powerful and thought-provoking book that sheds light on a dark chapter in British history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of slavery and the fight for human rights.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.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.