Project Gutenberg 2024-01-09 Public domain in the USA. 319 Pepper, John Henry 1821 1900 Pepper, J. H. (John Henry) Pepper, Professor (John Henry) 91188703 The true history of the ghost : $b and all about metempsychosis The true history of Pepper's ghost $aLondon :$bCassell & Company, $c1890. 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) "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.) https://archive.org/details/truehistoryofgho00pepp 20230916111323pepper 1890 gb Reading ease score: 75.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Magic tricks -- Equipment and supplies -- History GV Text Category: Plays/Films/Dramas Category: Biographies Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: Engineering & Technology Category: Art 218097 2025-09-28T14:31:58.799618 text/html 197986 2024-01-09T16:15:25 text/html 719583 2025-09-28T14:32:05.115611 application/epub+zip 721502 2025-09-28T14:32:00.364589 application/epub+zip 359763 2025-09-28T14:31:59.486611 application/epub+zip 1191180 2025-09-28T14:32:07.847600 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1182022 2025-09-28T14:32:04.396613 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 166548 2025-09-28T14:31:57.974640 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 146651 2024-01-09T16:15:25 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17032 2025-09-28T14:32:08.228532 application/rdf+xml 21797 2025-09-28T14:31:59.739610 image/jpeg 4264 2025-09-28T14:31:59.612622 image/jpeg 722612 2025-09-28T14:31:58.835577 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia