The Turk, Chess Automaton

The Turk, Chess Automaton
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Publisher : McFarland
Total Pages : 280
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ISBN-10 : UCLA:L0083541599
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Book Synopsis The Turk, Chess Automaton by : Gerald M. Levitt

Download or read book The Turk, Chess Automaton written by Gerald M. Levitt and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2000 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This work contains a detailed discussion of the sizeable body of literature surrounding the Turk along with an extensive analysis of its hidden operation. A collection of published games played by the Turk, many, again, unknown for 200 years, is also included, along with numerous other games known to have been played elsewhere by the Turk's hidden directors."--BOOK JACKET.


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