The Battery and the Boiler: Adventures in Laying of Submarine Electric Cables: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
The Battery and the Boiler: Adventures in Laying of Submarine Electric Cables: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The Battery and the Boiler: Adventures in Laying of Submarine Electric Cables is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael) (1825–1894).
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"The Battery and the Boiler: Adventures in Laying of Submarine Electric Cables" by R.M. Ballantyne is a historical narrative written in the mid-19th century. The book follows the adventures of a boy named Robin Wright, who is born in tumultuous conditions at sea and grows up curious about the science of electricity and telegraphy. As he matures, he becomes embroiled in the fascinating world of submarine cables, aspiring to contribute to the revolutionary efforts of connecting distant lands through this new technology. The opening of the book introduces Robin's dramatic birth during a storm on an emigrant ship and paints a vivid picture of his early life, filled with curiosity and inquisitiveness. As a child, he displays a natural affinity for science, particularly electricity, which is nurtured by his family and his older cousin, Sam. Through entertaining exchanges and adventures, Robin's character is developed as someone who is determined to explore and understand the natural world. The stage is set for his future endeavors, as he prepares to join the electrically charged atmosphere of submarine cable laying—a theme that promises both excitement and discovery throughout the narrative.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Battery and the Boiler: Adventures in Laying of Submarine Electric Cables
- Author credits: Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael) (1825–1894)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
- Cables, Submarine -- Juvenile fiction
- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
- Electricity -- Juvenile fiction
- Pirates -- Juvenile fiction
- Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction
- Uncles -- Juvenile fiction
- Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
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- Category: Adventure
- Category: Novels
- Children's Fiction
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