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Coles "mephisto", The Marvellous Automaton, Exhibited At The International Theatre, Exposition Universelle, Paris, 1889 at Village Green Shopping Centre in Vernon, BC
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This fascinating book provides a detailed account of Mephisto, a mechanical man who was exhibited at the International Theatre Exposition Universelle in Paris in 1889. The book examines the engineering behind this marvel of the age, as well as the reactions of audiences who saw the automaton perform. Examining a relic of a bygone era, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of technology and entertainment. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
This fascinating book provides a detailed account of Mephisto, a mechanical man who was exhibited at the International Theatre Exposition Universelle in Paris in 1889. The book examines the engineering behind this marvel of the age, as well as the reactions of audiences who saw the automaton perform. Examining a relic of a bygone era, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of technology and entertainment. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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