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The history and analysis of the supposed automaton chess player of M. de Kempelen, now exhibiting in this country by Mr. Maelzel; with lithographic figures, illustrative of the probable method by which its motions are directed.

Title:The history and analysis of the supposed automaton chess player of M. de Kempelen, now exhibiting in this country by Mr. Maelzel; with lithographic figures, illustrative of the probable method by which its motions are directed.
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Note:Hilliard, Gray, 1826
  
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Subject:Chess
Subject:Kempelen, Wolfgang von, 1734-1804
Subject:Machine theory
Subject:Mälzel, Johann Nepomuk, 1772-1838
Subject:Robots
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