The tragic life and short chess career of James A. Leonard, 1841-1862
By: John S. Hilbert ; with a foreword by Edward Winter.
Contributors: Winter, Edward
Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc.
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 213
Subjects: Leonard, James A., 1841-1862.; Chess players -- Biography.; Chess -- Collections of games.
Genres: Biography.; Collections of games.
Description: "This biography discusses what little is known of Leonard's life and death but concentrates primarily on Leonard's ability and his sadly shortened career. Diagrams from more than 90 of Leonard's games are included, with detailed descriptions regarding place, date and opponents"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.