The Battery and the Boiler: Adventures in Laying of Submarine Electric Cables

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Author Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael), 1825-1894
Title The Battery and the Boiler: Adventures in Laying of Submarine Electric Cables
Note Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary "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. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Pirates -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Uncles -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Cables, Submarine -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Electricity -- Juvenile fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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