The Battery and the Boiler
Hardcover
General Juvenile FictionScience & Nature
ISBN13: 9781023156219
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 222
Weight: 1.08
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Battery and the Boiler: Adventures in Laying of Submarine Electric Cables by R. M. Ballantyne is a classic boys' adventure story plunging readers into the exciting world of early submarine cable technology. This juvenile fiction title explores the challenges and triumphs of laying submarine electric cables, offering a glimpse into a pivotal era of technological advancement.
Dive into an age where electricity was a burgeoning force, and the laying of submarine cables was a daring feat of engineering and exploration. Ballantyne's story captures the spirit of adventure inherent in this groundbreaking technology. Perfect for readers interested in a historical perspective on telecommunications and the perilous endeavors undertaken to connect the world. Experience the thrills and challenges encountered in this juvenile fiction tale of courage and innovation, meticulously prepared for print republication.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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