The Lewis Chessmen and what Happened to Them

The Lewis Chessmen and what Happened to Them
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ISBN-10 : 0714123242
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Book Synopsis The Lewis Chessmen and what Happened to Them by : Irving L. Finkel

Download or read book The Lewis Chessmen and what Happened to Them written by Irving L. Finkel and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Lewis chessmen were found on the Isle of Lewis in mysterious circumstances. Consisting of elaborately worked walrus ivory and whales teeth in the form of seated kings and queens, bishops, knights, warders and pawns, this curious chess set is strongly influenced by Norse culture. Of the 93 pieces known to us today, 11 pieces are in Edinburgh at the National Museum of Scotland, and 82 are in the British Museum, where they have delighted generations of visitors with their wonderfully expressive details. In this engaging story, Irving Finkel follows the many adventures of the chessmen after they came to light on a Scottish beach in the 19th century.


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