Scacchia ludus: or, the game of chess. A poem. Written originally in Latin by Marcus Hieronymus Vida, Bishop of Alba. Translated into English by Mr. Erskine. With a short introductory essay on the game of chess; and a translation of Vida's three pastoral eclogues. By Mr. Craig. The whole adorn'd with a handsome Frontispiece, and a Curious Head of Vida.

All titles

• Scacchia ludus: or, the game of chess. A poem. Written originally in Latin by Marcus Hieronymus Vida, Bishop of Alba. Translated into English by Mr. Erskine. With a short introductory essay on the game of chess; and a translation of Vida's three pastoral eclogues. By Mr. Craig. The whole adorn'd with a handsome Frontispiece, and a Curious Head of Vida.
• Scacchia ludus. English and Latin

People / Organizations

• Marco Girolamo Vida (Author)

Imprint

[London]: Printed for A. Millar, at Buchanan's-Head over against St. Clement's-Church in the Strand, M.DCC.XXXVI. [1736]

Publication year

1736-1736

ESTC No.

T125322

Grub Street ID

175468

Description

[8],219,[1]p.,plates : port. ; 8⁰

Note

Parallel Latin and English texts.