"Frank Reade and His Steam Horse" by Luis Senarens is a late 1800s adventure chronicling the exploits of Frank Reade, a youthful inventor who builds an incredible steam-powered horse for traversing the open plains. It showcases both the ingenuity of its protagonist and wonders of technology. As Frank meticulously assembles his mechanical steed, he encounters Patrick McSpalten, an affable character keen to understand the invention, setting the stage for future collaborations. It's foreshadowed Frank will team up with his adventurous cousin, Barney Shea, and together they will use the steam horse for thrilling excursions, suggesting encounters with uncharted territories, untamed wilderness, and unforeseen perils.

Frank Reade and His Steam Horse
By Luis Senarens
A young inventor and his companions embark on exhilarating adventures across the plains riding a remarkable steam-powered horse.
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About the AuthorLuis Philip Senarens was an American dime novel writer specializing in science fiction, once called "the American Jules Verne".
Luis Philip Senarens was an American dime novel writer specializing in science fiction, once called "the American Jules Verne".
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