The Wind-Sphere Ship

by Stephen R. Southard

Overview

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! 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781452479873
Publisher:	Gypsy Shadow Publishing
Publication date:	08/15/2010
Series:	What Man Hath Wrought Series , #1
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	25
File size:	192 KB

About the Author

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.