The Steam House, Part 2: Tigers And Traitors (1881)

By Jules Verne and Agnes D Kingston

Book Overview

The Steam House, Part 2: Tigers And Traitors is a novel written by Jules Verne and first published in 1881. It is the second part of the two-part series, The Steam House. The story is set in India during the British Raj and follows the adventures of three British men who travel across the country in a steam-powered house on wheels. In this second part, the group encounters various challenges and dangers, including tigers, bandits, and traitors. They also meet a young Indian woman named Sita, who joins them on their journey. As they travel, they learn more about the culture and customs of India and the tensions between the British colonizers and the Indian people.The novel is filled with Verne's trademark mix of adventure, science fiction, and social commentary. It explores themes of colonialism, cultural differences, and the clash between tradition and modernity. The Steam House, Part 2: Tigers And Traitors is a thrilling and thought-provoking read for fans of Verne's work and anyone interested in the history and culture of India.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437319033
• ISBN13: 9781437319033
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"