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The Gift of Photography

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This chapter recounts the harrowing events of a theater fire in Paris in 1839, highlighting the courageous efforts of a firefighter who risks his life to save valuable belongings. Along the way, he uncovers intriguing artifacts linked to the early stages of photography technology.

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