The Battery And The Boiler (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419153648)

The Battery and the Boiler is a classic adventure novel written by R.M. Ballantyne. The story follows the adventures of two young boys, Rollo and his friend Jack, as they embark on a journey to explore the world of electricity and steam power. Along the way, they encounter many challenges and obstacles, including dangerous animals, treacherous terrain, and hostile enemies. However, with their ingenuity and resourcefulness, they manage to overcome these obstacles and emerge victorious. The novel is filled with action, suspense, and excitement, and is sure to capture the imagination of readers of all ages. With its vivid descriptions of the wonders of science and technology, The Battery and the Boiler is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of invention and innovation.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: 1419153641
ISBN-13: 9781419153648
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 256
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.02lbs
Size: 9.26h x 7.64w x 0.58d