An Attempt to Analyse the Automaton Chess Player, of Mr. de Kempelen (1821)

""An Attempt To Analyse The Automaton Chess Player, Of Mr. De Kempelen"" is a book written by Wolfgang Von Kempelen in 1821. The book analyzes the famous ""Automaton Chess Player"" created by Kempelen himself. The Automaton Chess Player was a mechanical device that could play chess against human opponents and had gained widespread fame in the 18th century. The book delves into the inner workings of the Automaton Chess Player, exploring the mechanisms that allowed it to make moves and interact with its opponents. It also discusses the various challenges Kempelen faced while creating the device and the reactions of the public to its appearance. The book is a fascinating insight into the world of 18th-century technology and the ingenuity of one of its most famous inventors.This Book Is In English.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.