Excerpt from The Master Key: An Electrical Fairy Tale, Founded Upon the Mysteries of Electricity and the Optimism of Its Devotees; It Was Written for Boys, but Others May Read It
The impossibilities of yesterday become the accepted facts of to-day.
Here is a fairy tale founded upon the wonders of electricity and written for chil dren of this generation. Yet when my readers shall have become men and women my story may not seem to their children like a fairy tale at all.
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Chapin Page XH ow Rob Served a Mighty King 104 XI The Man of Science 126 XII How Rob Saved a Republic XIII Rob Loses His Treasures 146 XIV Turk and Tatar 160 XV AB attle With Monsters 182 XVI Shipwrecked Mariners 192 XVII The Coast of Oregon 205 XVIII AN arrow Escape 214 XIX Rob Makes a Resolution 225 XX The Unhappy Fate of the Demon 2.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book tells the story of Rob, a young boy obsessed with the wonders of electricity. He has transformed his home into an electrical playground, much to the chagrin of his mother and sisters. However, his father, a firm believer in the transformative power of science, encourages his sonââ â¢s pursuits. One day, while experimenting in his workshop, Rob accidentally strikes the ââ Å"Master Keyââ  of electricity, summoning the Demon of Electricity, a powerful and enigmatic being. The Demon, eager to share his knowledge, grants Rob three extraordinary gifts, each showcasing the potential of electricity. These gifts, ranging from magical food tablets to a device for aerial travel, unleash a whirlwind of adventure for Rob. The author uses Robââ â¢s experiences as a lens to explore the fascinating world of electricity. As Rob travels the world and encounters various challenges, he demonstrates the power and promise of this revolutionary force. The book reflects the eraââ â¢s fascination with electricity and its potential to reshape the world, a theme that resonates even today. Through Robââ â¢s journey, the book delves into questions of human potential, technological advancement, and the transformative power of a single, unexpected discovery. The story reminds us that within the unknown, boundless possibilities await those who dare to explore. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781440088865_0
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Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 290 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.66 inches. This item is printed on demand. N° de réf. du vendeur zk1440088861
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