"mephisto", The Marvellous Automaton, Exhibited At The International Theatre, Exposition Universelle, Paris, 1889 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781021376879)

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.

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