The illustrated record of the international exhibition ... of all nations, in 1862
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The illustrated record of the international exhibition ... of all nations, in 1862
（Cambridge library collection, . British and Irish history,
Cambridge University Press, 2014
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The illustrated record of the international exhibition of the industrial arts and manufactures, and the fine arts, of all nations, in 1862
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Reprint. Originally published: London : Ward and lock, 1862
"This edition first published 1862. This digitally printed version 2014"--T.p. verso
Includes index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
An American inventor and entrepreneur, Taliaferro Preston Shaffner (1818-81) collaborated with the Rev. W. Owen on this 'guided tour' of London's 1862 International Exhibition, showcasing Victorian achievements in technology and the arts. Described here are exhibits, originating from Britain, her empire and beyond, which include early washing machines and lawnmowers, as well as grand ideas for metropolitan drainage systems and a Channel Tunnel. The arts are also well covered, with descriptions of the latest fabrics, wallpapers, musical instruments, ceramics and photography. The authors also give background details of how the International Exhibition built upon the success of the Great Exhibition of 1851. Illustrated with sixty full-page steel engravings, this is a highly detailed guide to a very modern event. Also relating to the exhibition, Edward McDermott's Popular Guide and both the official and illustrated catalogues of the industrial department have been reissued in this series.
Table of Contents
- Preface
- Introduction
- Illustrated history.
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