Very rare book, 376 pages,First published 1884., language : English 

Bernhard Horwitz and William Wayte are best known in the chess world for their collaboration on the landmark work Chess Studies and Endgames, first published in 1884.This book is a significant historical compilation that laid the groundwork for modern endgame theory.
Key Contributions & Context
The Publication: The work was originally based on the earlier Chess Studies (1851) by Bernhard Horwitz and Josef Kling. William Wayte joined later to revise and expand the material, resulting in the comprehensive 1884 edition.
Endgame Focus: The book is celebrated for its systematic approach to endgames, particularly its analysis of complex positions such as Rook and Bishop versus Rook.
Historical Impact: It was one of the first major works to transition chess literature from simple "game collections" to a more scientific study of specific endgame phases.
About the Authors
Bernhard Horwitz (1807–1885): A German-British master and a member of the "Berlin Pleiades." He was a pioneer in endgame composition and co-editor of The Chess Player.
William Wayte (1829–1898): A prominent British chess player and editor. He served as the chess editor for the Illustrated London News and was a frequent contributor to the British Chess Magazine.

Pages: 376
Published :1884
Publisher:Andesite Press ; England