The Lewis Chessmen Unmasked by Mark A. Hall, Caroline M. Wilkinson, David Caldwell

The Lewis Chessmen Unmasked

Mark A. Hall, Caroline M. Wilkinson, David Caldwell

79 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

nonfiction history adventurous informative medium-paced
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Chess fans saw a red queen brought to life in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. She came from what is perhaps the world's most mysterious and imaginatively-crafted chess set -- 73 carved pieces probably dating to the 1200's. The famous Che...

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