On The Persian Game Of Chess: Read June 19th, 1847 - N. Bland - Bog

This short pamphlet, written by N. Bland and read before the Royal Asiatic Society on June 19th, 1847, provides an overview of the Persian game of chess. Bland covers the history of the game, the rules of play, and some of the different variations found in Persia and other parts of the Middle East. This pamphlet is a must-read for chess enthusiasts and anyone interested in the history of games.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.