The Wind-Sphere Ship
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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?
Steven R. Southard
Growing up in the Midwest, Steven R. Southard always found the distant oceans exotic and tantalizing. He served aboard submarines and now works as a civilian naval engineer. In his stories, he takes readers on journeys of discovery in many seas and various vessels. Steve has written in the historical, science fiction, fantasy, horror, and steampunk genres. Come aboard at http://sites.google.com/site/stevenrsouthard/ and voyage with his intriguing characters in tales of aquatic adventure.
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The Wind-Sphere Ship - Steven R. Southard
Contents
Copyright Page
Dedication
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
About the Author
The Wind-Sphere Ship
Book One of The What Man Hath Wrought Series
by
Steven R. Southard
All rights reserved
Copyright © August, 2010, Steven R. Southard
Cover Art Copyright © 2010, Charlotte Holley
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ISBN: 9781452479873
Published in the United States of America
First eBook Edition: August 23, 2010
Dedication
To my parents. Dad passed on his fascination with science and engineering. Mom, who didn’t live to see any of my stories published, bequeathed her love of words and literature. I can neither repay such gifts nor thank them enough.
Chapter One
I see you’re playing with your toys again."
Heron started at the voice breaking the silence of the room. Candle flames flickered with the approach of the newcomer. Heron relaxed as he recognized the