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100 1 _aBallantyne, R. M.
_q(Robert Michael),
_d1825-1894
245 1 4 _aThe Battery and the Boiler: Adventures in Laying of Submarine Electric Cables
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-06-07
508 _aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aConduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aPirates -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aAdventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aVoyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aSeafaring life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aUncles -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aCables, Submarine -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aElectricity -- Juvenile fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21716
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