Modus Operandi Automaton Chess Player by Walker (22 results)

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Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Modus Operandi, Or, The Automaton Chess-player is a captivating play in three acts by J. Walker. This work delves into the intrigue surrounding Wolfgang von Kempelen's famous chess-playing automaton. The play includes prefatory remarks and extracts from original letters published in 1784, offering a rich historical context.The narrative explores the fascination and mystery surrounding the automaton, a mechanical marvel that captivated audiences with its apparent ability to play chess. Through dramatic dialogue and historical excerpts, the play examines the intersection of technology, illusion, and human ingenuity in the late 18th century. Readers interested in the history of games, theatrical arts, and early automatons will find this play a stimulating and engaging read.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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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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