Howard Staunton: new book in preparation

[John Townsend]

I am writing a book about Howard Staunton, which will contain much of what I have gleaned from my research into his life in the last ten years. There will be much material which I think has not appeared in print before. It is making good progress.

Any input from members of the Chess History group would be most welcome. Now would be a very good time to send me any snippets of information, however small, especially about Staunton’s life prior to his marriage in 1849 to Frances Carpenter Nethersole. Any addresses, early letters, names of friends and contacts (chess or otherwise), literary and theatrical associations, or notes about his religious convictions, work or leisure pursuits, would be extremely welcome. New information received may tie in with data which I already possess.

You can read a little about this project on the following web page:

http://www.johntownsend.demon.co.uk/ind ... age324.htm

Best wishes,

John Townsend