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Paul Morphy (Funny Spoof on 1858 European Travels)



 
 
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Old May 12th 08, 02:25 PM posted to rec.games.chess.misc
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Default Paul Morphy (Funny Spoof on 1858 European Travels)

I came across this hilarious article from an old Harper’s Weekly
magazine. It portrays Paul Morphy as “Jack the Giant-Killer” and
gives a spoof on his adventures in Europe in 1858.

http://www.rookhouse.com/blog/?p=202



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Morphy
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