The Battery and the Boiler (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161457247)

The Battery and the Boiler is an adventure novel written by R.M. Ballantyne. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the adventures of two young boys, Ben and Tom, who embark on a journey to explore the world of electricity and steam power. Ben is an intelligent and curious boy who loves to experiment with electricity, while Tom is a skilled mechanic who is passionate about steam engines. Together, they build a battery and a boiler, and set out to explore the world of technology and innovation. Their journey takes them to various places, including factories, laboratories, and even a coal mine. Along the way, they encounter many challenges and obstacles, but they never give up. They learn about the history of electricity and steam power, and how these inventions have transformed the world. The Battery and the Boiler is a fascinating and educational novel that teaches young readers about science, technology, and innovation. It is a timeless classic that has inspired generations of young inventors and engineers.And what sort of work, it may be asked, can this volatile fellow perform? We cannot tell all -- the list is too long. Let us consider a few of them. If we fabricate tea-pots, sugar-basins, spoons, or anything else of base metal, he can and will, at our bidding, cover the same with silver or yellow gold. If we grow dissatisfied with our candles and gas, he will, on being summoned and properly directed by the master minds to whom he owns allegiance, kindle our lamps and fill our streets and mansions with a blaze of noonday splendor. If we grow weary of steam, and give him orders, he will drive our tram-cars and locomotives with railway speed, minus railway smoke and fuss.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Robert Michael Ballantyne
ISBN-10: 1161457240
ISBN-13: 9781161457247
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 254
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.45lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.63d