The true history of the ghost (Registro nro. 113397)
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| 010 ## - LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CONTROL NUMBER | |
| LC control number | 91188703 |
| 040 ## - CATALOGING SOURCE | |
| Original cataloging agency | UtSlPG |
| 041 #7 - LANGUAGE CODE | |
| Language code of text/sound track or separate title | en |
| Source of code | iso639-1 |
| 050 #4 - LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CALL NUMBER | |
| Classification number | GV |
| 100 1# - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Pepper, John Henry, |
| Dates associated with a name | 1821-1900 |
| 245 14 - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | The true history of the ghost |
| 246 1# - VARYING FORM OF TITLE | |
| Title proper/short title | The true history of Pepper's ghost |
| 264 #1 - PRODUCTION, PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, MANUFACTURE, AND COPYRIGHT NOTICE | |
| Place of production, publication, distribution, manufacture | Salt Lake City, UT : |
| Name of producer, publisher, distributor, manufacturer | Project Gutenberg, |
| Date of production, publication, distribution, manufacture, or copyright notice | 2024 |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Extent | 1 online resource : |
| Other physical details | multiple file formats |
| 336 ## - CONTENT TYPE | |
| Content type term | text |
| Content type code | txt |
| Source | rdacontent |
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| Media type term | computer |
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| Source | rdamedia |
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| Carrier type term | online resource |
| Carrier type code | cr |
| Source | rdacarrier |
| 500 ## - GENERAL NOTE | |
| General note | Release date is 2024-01-09 |
| 508 ## - CREATION/PRODUCTION CREDITS NOTE | |
| Creation/production credits note | Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| 520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. | |
| Summary, etc. | "The True History of the Ghost: And All About Metempsychosis" by John Henry Pepper is a fascinating exploration of early theatrical illusions and optical effects, written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the mechanics behind the famous "Ghost" illusion that captivated audiences during its time, particularly focusing on the advancements made by Professor Pepper in presenting this spectacle. The narrative intertwines elements of scientific explanation and autobiographical account, primarily centered around Pepper's experiences as he introduces and innovates the ghost illusion in theatrical settings. At the start of the narrative, the author recounts the inception of the Ghost illusion following the closure of the Great Exhibition in 1862. Initially sparked by Henry Dircks's vague proposal, it was Professor Pepper who realized its potential through innovative adaptations to improve its presentation. The opening section sets the stage for a blend of scientific discourse, patent struggles, and anecdotal tales from the world of Victorian theatre, illustrating Pepper's journey from a struggling inventor to one whose creation garnered immense popularity and financial success. The narrative captures the excitement of the time and provides insight into the public's fascination with ghosts and optical phenomena, making it a reflective piece on the interplay between science, art, and public entertainment during the 19th century. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| 534 ## - ORIGINAL VERSION NOTE | |
| Introductory phrase | Originally published: |
| Publication, distribution, etc. of original | London: Cassell & Company, 1890 |
| 653 ## - INDEX TERM--UNCONTROLLED | |
| Uncontrolled term | Magic tricks -- Equipment and supplies -- History |
| 856 4# - ELECTRONIC LOCATION AND ACCESS | |
| Uniform Resource Identifier | <a href="https://archive.org/details/truehistoryofgho00pepp">https://archive.org/details/truehistoryofgho00pepp</a> |
| 856 40 - ELECTRONIC LOCATION AND ACCESS | |
| Uniform Resource Identifier | <a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72672">https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72672</a> |
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