The Chess Machine by Robert Lohr Hardcover Historical Mystery Novel Book NEW

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Nuevo: Libro nuevo, sin usar y sin leer, que está en perfecto estado; incluye todas las páginas sin ...
Country of Origin
United States
Signed
No
Book Series
Historical
Ex Libris
No
Narrative Type
Fiction
MPN
Does not apply
Intended Audience
Adults
Inscribed
No
Edition
First Edition
Vintage
No
Brand
Unbranded
Personalize
No
Type
Novel
Personalized
No
Features
Dust Jacket
ISBN
9781594201264

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN-10
1594201269
ISBN-13
9781594201264
eBay Product ID (ePID)
57075342

Product Key Features

Original Language
German
Book Title
Chess Machine
Number of Pages
352 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2007
Topic
Historical, Sports
Genre
Fiction
Author
Robert Lohr
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
1.2 in
Item Weight
21 Oz
Item Length
9.5 in
Item Width
6.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2006-052456
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
22
Grade From
Twelfth Grade
Dewey Decimal
833/.92
Grade To
UP
Synopsis
In 1770, Baron Wolfgang von Kempelen introduces Vienna to the Mechanical Turk'an unbeatable chess-playing automaton that, unbeknownst to an astonished Europe, is in fact nothing more than an illusion. The Turk is actually operated from within by a God-fearing dwarf named Tibor, whose chess-playing abilities and diminutive size make him the perfect accomplice in this grand hoax. But when a seductive countess dies under mysterious circumstances in the presence of the Turk, the machine and its inventor become the target of espionage, persecution, and intrigue. Based on a true story, this celebrated debut is a daring piece of storytelling, brimming with lust, scandal, and deception., Based on a true story, "The Chess Machine" is the breathtaking historical adventure of a legendary invention that astounded all who crossed its path Vienna 1770: Baron Wolfgang von Kempelen unveils a strange and amazing invention, the Mechanical Turk, a sensational and unbeatable chess-playing automaton. But what the Habsburg court hails as the greatest innovation of the century is really nothing more than a brilliant illusion. The chess machine is secretly operated from inside by the Italian dwarf Tibor, a God-fearing social outcast whose chess-playing abilities and diminutive size make him the perfect accomplice in this grand hoax. Von Kempelen and his helpers tour his remarkable invention all around Europe to amaze and entertain the public, but despite many valiant attempts and close calls, no one is able to beat the extraordinary chess machine. The crowds all across Europe adore the Turk, and the success of Baron von Kempelen seems assured. But when a beautiful and seductive countess dies under mysterious circumstances in the presence of the automaton, the Mechanical Turk falls under a cloud of suspicion, and the machine and his inventor become the targets of espionage, persecution, and aristocratic intrigue. What is the dark secret behind this automaton and what strange powers does it hold? "The Chess Machine" is a daring and remarkable tale, based on a true story, full of envy, lust, scandal and deception., Based on a true story, this breathtaking historical adventure describes a legendary invention that astounded all who crossed its path. In 1770 Vienna, an unbeatable chess-playing automaton is unveiled. Hailed as a great invention, it is really nothing more than a brilliant illusion.
LC Classification Number
PT2712.O47S3313 2007

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