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Frank Reade and His Steam Horse

By Luis Senarens
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A resourceful teenage inventor builds and explains a steam-powered mechanical horse, detailing its boiler, valves, flues, clockwork fittings, and the steam-driven articulation that propels its limbs. The text foregrounds technical description and demonstrations of features such as lighting, exhaust routing, ash removal, hoof design, and reversing motion, together with asserted performance and endurance. Practical assembly and testing scenes alternate with plans to recruit a hardy companion for upcoming travels, combining hands-on engineering detail with brisk action and preparations for further adventures.

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Luis Senarens

Luis Senarens was an American author known for his contributions to the genre of juvenile science fiction in the late 19th century. He is best recognized for his series featuring the character Frank Reade Jr., a young inventor who embarks on thrilling adventures with his fantastical machines. His works, such as "Frank Reade Jr. and His Engine of the Clouds" and "Frank Reade Jr.'s Submarine Boat," showcase imaginative technology and exploration, reflecting the era's fascination with innovation and adventure. Senarens' stories not only entertained young readers but also inspired a sense of wonder about the possibilities of science and engineering.

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