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A Letter on Chess from a Scholar to a Craftsman
A reader rebukes a chess correspondent for misunderstanding the game, argues the true nature of chess pieces and moves, and defends the Royal Game against misrepresentation. The letter also reports Elector crowned King of Poland and Saxon plans, with Polish dignitaries listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D’anvers
Metzgerard
Poland
Starott Lisnowiski
Grokow
Kancinouska
Henry de Valois
Anjou
Cracow
Therce
Dantzick
Ais
M. Poninski
M. Lipski
M. Hoflius
Ponnania
Prince Lubomirski
Wiesnowieski