The Lewis Chessmen: What Happened to Them

By Irving Finkel, Clive Hodgson, Ruaraidh Macilleathain

Book Overview

From their discovery on a desolate beach in 1831, the ivory chessman from the Isle of Lewis have exercised a particular fascination. This text describes the turbulent lives of the chess pieces from their own point of view. A 60-minute reading of the book is included, with a chessman character.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0714105929
• ISBN13: 9780714105925
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: British Museum Pubns Ltd
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.4" x 0.9" x 6.9"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7