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‘Astonished and somewhat terrified’ – Victorians’ reactions to the phonograph | Aeon Videos

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In 1877 , Thomas Edison invented the phonograph the world's first device capable of capturing and playing back sound.

To promote his invention in Britain , he enlisted Colonel George Gouraud , an American Civil War veteran turned entrepreneur.

At his London home, Gouraud hosted lavish gatherings where influential Victorians marvelled at the device's ability to record and relay their voices.

These recordings provide a riveting glimpse into Victorian manners, language and life.

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47

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43

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1

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formal

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English

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64

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long-living

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