The Steam House, Part 2: Tigers And Traitors (1881) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781165222612)

The Steam House, Part 2: Tigers And Traitors is a novel written by Jules Verne in 1881. It is the second part of the Steam House series, which follows the adventures of a group of British travelers in India who use a steam-powered vehicle to explore the country. In this installment, the travelers continue their journey from Calcutta to the Himalayas, encountering various obstacles and dangers along the way. They are forced to navigate treacherous terrain, battle fierce tigers, and confront traitorous enemies who seek to sabotage their mission.The novel is set against the backdrop of British colonialism in India, and explores themes of imperialism, cultural clash, and technological progress. Verne's vivid descriptions of the Indian landscape and society, as well as his imaginative depictions of the steam-powered vehicle, make for a thrilling and engaging read.Overall, The Steam House, Part 2: Tigers And Traitors is a classic adventure novel that will appeal to fans of Jules Verne's other works, as well as anyone interested in the history of colonial India.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: Jules Verne
ISBN-10: 1165222612
ISBN-13: 9781165222612
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 352
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.51lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.94d