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The Battery And The Boiler

The Battery And The Boiler

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Science FictionHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 9359393118
ISBN13: 9789359393117
Publisher: Double 9 Booksllp
Published: Jul 1 2023
Pages: 234
Weight: 0.66
Height: 0.53 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
The Battery and the Boiler is an amazing novel written by R.M. Ballantyne. Amidst a tumultuous voyage, a baby boy is born on board an emigrant ship amidst lightning and thunder. Living in destitution, he endures hardships whilst growing up. Johnson, a cook on the ship, takes note of the infant's arrival and foresees something extraordinary in his future. The resounding cries of the newborn precede Johnson's prediction of a remarkable fate that is certain to unfold. Events that follow in the book likely revolve around the protagonist, who remains nameless in the excerpt provided. As the story progresses, the boy emerges as the central hero, encountering various adventures and growing older along the way.

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