The immortal game : : a history of chess, or how 32 carved pieces on a board illuminated our understanding of war, art, science, and the human brain

Title The immortal game : : a history of chess, or how 32 carved pieces on a board illuminated our understanding of war, art, science, and the human brain
Names Shenk, David
Book Number DB101961
Title Status Download Only
Medium Digital Books
Annotation Mixing history with personal stories, a writer chronicles the game of chess. He examines the game's history from ancient Persia and medieval Europe to modern day chess masters. He examines a single legendary game that took place in London in 1851, and relays his own attempts to gain chess skills. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. 2006.
Download Link Downloadable talking book.
Narrator Mayer, John H.
Length 8 hours, 8 minutes
Local Subject Downloadable books - DLABO
Nonfiction - NONFI
Talking books - TALKB
Recreation - Athletic sports & games - 796
Recreation - Indoor games of skill, Chess - 794
Medium length book - MEL
LC Subject Chess - History
Language English
Publication Info Washington, D.C. : National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled, Library of Congress, 2021.
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