Comments for isolanis.com http://isolanis.com Net home of the Isolanis Chess Club Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:40:22 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.4 Comment on The Last of the Light Brigade–by Rudyard Kipling by Captain Iso http://isolanis.com/2007/06/the-last-of-the-light-brigade-by-rudyard-kipling/#comment-15385 Sun, 16 Nov 2008 06:24:03 +0000 http://isolanis.com/2007/06/the-last-of-the-light-brigade-by-rudyard-kipling/#comment-15385 I wonder if "the felon that sprang from an Irish bog" is a specific person or a general reference to criminals. The fact that criminals, old horses and stray dogs were a higher welfare priority than England's aging war heroes doesn't seem any more controversial than the rest of the poem. I think it reads better without the verse in question and am inclined to believe that Kipling omitted it by preference. I wonder if “the felon that sprang from an Irish bog” is a specific person or a general reference to criminals. The fact that criminals, old horses and stray dogs were a higher welfare priority than England’s aging war heroes doesn’t seem any more controversial than the rest of the poem. I think it reads better without the verse in question and am inclined to believe that Kipling omitted it by preference.

]]> Comment on The Last of the Light Brigade–by Rudyard Kipling by Diane Oldman http://isolanis.com/2007/06/the-last-of-the-light-brigade-by-rudyard-kipling/#comment-15259 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 23:05:38 +0000 http://isolanis.com/2007/06/the-last-of-the-light-brigade-by-rudyard-kipling/#comment-15259 I have found a version of Kipling's Last of the Light Brigade where the penultimate verse reads as follows: "They sent a cheque to the felon that sprang from an Irish bog; They healed the spavined cab-horse; they housed the homeless dog; And they sent (you may call me a liar), when felon and beast were paid, A cheque, for enough to live on, to the last of the Light Brigade." I heard tell that this verse was considered 'controversial' and was removed. It was attributed to the St James Gazette, 28 April 1890. Any comments? I have found a version of Kipling’s Last of the Light Brigade where the
penultimate verse reads as follows:

“They sent a cheque to the felon that sprang from an Irish bog;
They healed the spavined cab-horse; they housed the homeless dog;
And they sent (you may call me a liar), when felon and beast were paid,
A cheque, for enough to live on, to the last of the Light Brigade.”

I heard tell that this verse was considered ‘controversial’ and was removed.
It was attributed to the St James Gazette, 28 April 1890.

Any comments?

]]> Comment on Book Review: The Art of Bisguier, Volume 1, 1945 - 1960 by The Butcher http://isolanis.com/2006/10/book-review-the-art-of-bisguier-volume-1-1945-1960/#comment-13462 Sun, 05 Oct 2008 22:23:11 +0000 http://isolanis.com/2006/10/book-review-the-art-of-bisguier-volume-1-1945-1960/#comment-13462 Hello -- Regarding your inquiry about The Art of Bisguier, Vol 1, 1945-1960 at isolanis.com: Please write or call the bookseller, James Schroeder, and tell him you saw it on isolanis.com. I would have told you to go ahead and send your money to him, but I know he recently sold a copy via isolanis.com, and I'm not sure he has another -- so please call or write him first to check. Also, the book The Art of Bisguier, Volume 2, 1961 - 2003, has just come out this year. Mr. Schroeder has a copy of that, $30.00 postpaid. Thanks for the inquiry. James Schroeder 3011 E. 9th St. Apt. #15 Vancouver, WA 98661 phone: 360-258-9401 Hello — Regarding your inquiry about The Art of Bisguier, Vol 1, 1945-1960 at isolanis.com: Please write or call the bookseller, James Schroeder, and tell him you saw it on isolanis.com. I would have told you to go ahead and send your money to him, but I know he recently sold a copy via isolanis.com, and I’m not sure he has another — so please call or write him first to check. Also, the book The Art of Bisguier, Volume 2, 1961 - 2003, has just come out this year. Mr. Schroeder has a copy of that, $30.00 postpaid. Thanks for the inquiry.

James Schroeder
3011 E. 9th St.
Apt. #15
Vancouver, WA 98661

phone: 360-258-9401

]]> Comment on Book Review: The Art of Bisguier, Volume 1, 1945 - 1960 by Art of the Bisguier http://isolanis.com/2006/10/book-review-the-art-of-bisguier-volume-1-1945-1960/#comment-13096 Sun, 28 Sep 2008 14:04:59 +0000 http://isolanis.com/2006/10/book-review-the-art-of-bisguier-volume-1-1945-1960/#comment-13096 Hi, I was wondering if you have the book Art of the Bisguier 1945-1960 for sale? Hi, I was wondering if you have the book Art of the Bisguier 1945-1960 for sale?

]]> Comment on Schroeder! by Your favourite/most repected chess player... - Page 5 - Chess Forums | Free Online Chess Game & Forum http://isolanis.com/schroeder/#comment-11436 Sat, 16 Aug 2008 13:39:06 +0000 http://isolanis.com/schroeder/#comment-11436 [...] Here’s his website: Schroeder! at isolanis.com His prison chess fund is a worthy cause. Two caveats. Anyone wishing to make a donation should send books & equipment, not cash. His confidential chess lessons are not worth anything. He rips about 10 pages out of some of his old “books” and tells you to play over the games. Again to be fair, when he lived in Cleveland I used to make donations to the prison fund. Several times he sent me some unsolicited books…not his…but ones like Karpov’s Best Games, etc. One time I got a Christmas card from him…it was recycled. He crossed out the name of the person who sent it to him and mailed it to me. A real character! __________________ Definition of a Master: Every player's secret opinion of his own ability. [...] […] Here’s his website: Schroeder! at isolanis.com His prison chess fund is a worthy cause. Two caveats. Anyone wishing to make a donation should send books & equipment, not cash. His confidential chess lessons are not worth anything. He rips about 10 pages out of some of his old “books” and tells you to play over the games. Again to be fair, when he lived in Cleveland I used to make donations to the prison fund. Several times he sent me some unsolicited books…not his…but ones like Karpov’s Best Games, etc. One time I got a Christmas card from him…it was recycled. He crossed out the name of the person who sent it to him and mailed it to me. A real character! __________________ Definition of a Master: Every player’s secret opinion of his own ability. […]

]]> Comment on Dover Books For Sale with Reviews by The Butcher http://isolanis.com/2006/10/list-of-books-for-sale/#comment-9813 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:33:02 +0000 http://isolanis.com/2006/10/list-of-books-for-sale/#comment-9813 Phillip - I didn't know that Dover stopped printing this book. Please write to James Schroeder -- he might have some copies on hand. Say that you saw the list on isolanis.com. Thanks. James Schroeder 3011 E. 9th St. Apt. #15 Vancouver, WA 98661 Phillip -

I didn’t know that Dover stopped printing this book. Please write to James Schroeder — he might have some copies on hand. Say that you saw the list on isolanis.com. Thanks.

James Schroeder
3011 E. 9th St.
Apt. #15
Vancouver, WA 98661

]]> Comment on Dover Books For Sale with Reviews by Phillip Bauer http://isolanis.com/2006/10/list-of-books-for-sale/#comment-9801 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 11:56:52 +0000 http://isolanis.com/2006/10/list-of-books-for-sale/#comment-9801 I'm looking for the book..."The Game of Chess" by Tarrasch. I need the older dover format. I don't want the new edition by hays publishing. Do you have this book? and if so how many? Thank you for your time. Phillip Bauer I’m looking for the book…”The Game of Chess” by Tarrasch.

I need the older dover format.
I don’t want the new edition by hays publishing.

Do you have this book? and if so how many?

Thank you for your time.

Phillip Bauer

]]> Comment on Book Review: 2001 Chess Oddities by Alex Dunne by chess analyse http://isolanis.com/2007/05/book-review-2001-chess-oddities-by-alex-dunne/#comment-9796 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:40:00 +0000 http://isolanis.com/2007/05/book-review-2001-chess-oddities-by-alex-dunne/#comment-9796 Hey nice site. Anyways chess tips. To become good one must learn from ones one mistakes And successes. Chess analysis pro 7000 I found very useful in helping my chess development. I'd recommend it. Next keep the pressure on. And learn to hold the tension on the board instead of running out of tension with no advantage gained. Hey nice site. Anyways chess tips. To become good one must learn from ones one mistakes And successes. Chess analysis pro 7000 I found very useful in helping my chess development. I’d recommend it. Next keep the pressure on. And learn to hold the tension on the board instead of running out of tension with no advantage gained.

]]> Comment on Books For Sale with Reviews by Schroeder by The Butcher http://isolanis.com/2006/11/list-of-books-for-sale-with-reviews-by-schroeder/#comment-9658 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:19:49 +0000 http://isolanis.com/2006/11/list-of-books-for-sale-with-reviews-by-schroeder/#comment-9658 Richard - Prices in the list are postpaid. Please send a check payable to James Schroeder for the amount listed (in this case $22) along with the title of the book you want and your name and address to: James Schroeder 3011 E. 9th St. Apt. #15 Vancouver, WA 98661 Say that you saw it on isolanis.com. You can order any of the books from this list. Thanks. Richard -

Prices in the list are postpaid. Please send a check payable to James Schroeder for the amount listed (in this case $22) along with the title of the book you want and your name and address to:

James Schroeder
3011 E. 9th St.
Apt. #15
Vancouver, WA 98661

Say that you saw it on isolanis.com. You can order any of the books from this list.

Thanks.

]]> Comment on Books For Sale with Reviews by Schroeder by Richard Kujoth http://isolanis.com/2006/11/list-of-books-for-sale-with-reviews-by-schroeder/#comment-9649 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:06:47 +0000 http://isolanis.com/2006/11/list-of-books-for-sale-with-reviews-by-schroeder/#comment-9649 I am interested in buying a copy of Bisguire's : The Art of Bisquire, Volumne 1, do you still have it for sale? Please let me know how I can order it. I am interested in buying a copy of Bisguire’s : The Art of Bisquire, Volumne 1, do you still have it for sale? Please let me know how I can order it.

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