"The Battery and the Boiler: Adventures in Laying of Submarine Electric Cables" by R.M. Ballantyne is a story set in the 1800s, telling about the life of Robin Wright, who experienced a dramatic birth at sea, leading him to become fascinated by electricity and submarine cables; growing up, Robin's curiosity and love for science guides him towards a thrilling career connecting distant lands through underwater telegraph cables. The story jumps right in with a storm and Robin's birth on a ship and quickly shows how his family and cousin Sam help him learn about the world, especially electricity, which shapes him into someone ready for action and discovery in the world of cable laying.
The Battery and the Boiler: Adventures in Laying of Submarine Electric Cables
By R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
From a stormy birth at sea to a career laying submarine cables, one boy’s curiosity sparks an amazing adventure connecting the world.
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About the AuthorRobert Michael Ballantyne was a Scottish author of juvenile fiction, who wrote more than a hundred books. He was also an accomplished artist: he exhibited some of his water-colours at the Royal Scottish Academy.
Robert Michael Ballantyne was a Scottish author of juvenile fiction, who wrote more than a hundred books. He was also an accomplished artist: he exhibited some of his water-colours at the Royal Scottish Academy.
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