Bücher von Taliaferro Preston Shaffner

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Published in 1862, this work gives a 'guided tour' of London's International Exhibition of that year, showcasing Victorian achievements in technology and the arts. Exhibits ranged from early washing machines and lawnmowers to the latest designs for fabrics and ceramics. Sixty full-page steel engravings enhance the descriptions of the exhibition.