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The Steel Flea is a novella written by Nikolai Semyonovitch Lyeskoff and originally published in 1890. The story is set in Russia and follows the adventures of a young inventor named Ivan Ivanovich and his creation, a miniature steam-powered mechanical flea. Ivanovich is determined... Read Full Overview

The Steel Flea is a science fiction novella written by Nikolai Semyonovitch Lyeskoff and first published in 1890. The story is set in Russia during the reign of Tsar Alexander I and revolves around a young engineer named Ivan Petrovich who creates a miniature mechanical flea... Read Full Overview

The Steel Flea is a novel written by Nikolai Semyonovitch Lyeskoff and was first published in 1890. The story revolves around a young Russian engineer named Ivan Ivanovich and his invention of a miniature steam-powered mechanical flea. Ivanovich's invention catches the attention... Read Full Overview

The Steel Flea, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This... Read Full Overview

The steel flea is a tale of craftsmanship, ingenuity, and cultural pride, illustrating the competitive spirit between nations. It centers on a challenge between Russian and English artisans, each striving to outdo the other in skill and creativity. The story highlights the importance... Read Full Overview