Heron of Alexandria, in the 1st Century A.D., invented a primitive steam engine he called an aeolipile, or “wind-sphere.” Persuaded by his friend Praxiteles, he used this engine to propel a ship. If his steam-ship could beat a man-rowed galley in a race, could Heron bring about the Industrial Revolution 1700 years early? The action never ebbs in this tale of friendship, technological vision, and one of history’s missed opportunities. Let the race begin!
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About the author
A naval engineer who grew up reading Jules Verne and Tom Swift, Steven R. Southard is fascinated by technology and man’s relation to it. Our tools can expand the good we do, but also multiply evil. This theme is apparent in each story of his series, What Man Hath Wrought. Steve has written in the historical, fantasy, science fiction, alternate history, horror, and steampunk genres. Visit his page at the Gypsy Shadow Publishing website and his own site at www.stevenrsouthard.com to better understand his intriguing characters and their amazing machines.
Language English ● Format EPUB ● Pages 25 ● ISBN 9781619505797 ● File size 0.2 MB ● Publisher Gypsy Shadow Publishing ● Published 2020 ● Edition 1 ● Downloadable 24 months ● Currency EUR ● ID 7403337 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM
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