Von Kempelen and His Discovery

This audiobook explores the intriguing and humorous story of Edgar Allan Poe’s lesser-known work, "Von Kempelen and His Discovery," a mock scientific article published in 1849 that pretended to reveal a process for turning lead into gold. Predating later hoaxes, the piece was presented as real news during the height of the Gold Rush, showcasing Poe’s pioneering use of satire and deception in storytelling.