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53 years before the word "robot" was introduced to the English language, 27 years before H.G. Wells wrote "The Time Machine" and 35 years before the Wright Brothers historic flight and Ford's first Model A there was "THE STEAM MAN of the PRAIRIES"."The Steam Man of the Prairies"... Read Full Overview

Remarkable fun. I recommend it to steampunk fans and to those interested in sci-fi literature history. -- Reviews by Martha's Books
One of the earliest examples of steampunk literature, this 1868 story was actually written during the Victorian era and was among the first... Read Full Overview

"The Huge Hunter" from Edward Sylvester Ellis. American author (1840-1916).

Reproduction of the original: The Huge Hunter by Edward S. Ellis

Reproduction of the original: The Huge Hunter by Edward S. Ellis

The Huge Hunter by Edward Sylvester Ellis 'HOWLY vargin what is that?' exclaimed Mickey McSquizzle, with something like horrified amazement. 'By the Jumping Jehosiphat, naow if that don't, beat all natur' ' 'It's the divil, broke loose, wid full steam on ' There was good cause... Read Full Overview

The Huge Hunter Or The Steam Man Of The Prairies is a classic science fiction novel written by Edward S. Ellis. The story is set in the mid-19th century and follows the adventures of a group of hunters who come across a mysterious steam-powered machine in the American prairies... Read Full Overview

The Huge Hunter or The Steam Man of the Prairies is a classic science fiction novel written by Edward S. Ellis. The story revolves around a giant steam-powered robot named the Steam Man and its inventor, Johnny Brainerd. Together, they embark on a series of adventures across... Read Full Overview

The Huge Hunter; OR, The Steam Man of the Prairies

'HOWLY vargin what is that?' exclaimed Mickey McSquizzle, with something like horrified amazement. 'By the Jumping Jehosiphat, naow if that don't, beat all natur' ' 'It's the divil, broke loose, wid full steam on ' There was good cause for these exclamations upon the part of... Read Full Overview

Edward Sylvester Ellis (April 11, 1840 - June 20, 1916) was an American author who was born in Ohio and died at Cliff Island, Maine. Ellis was a teacher, school administrator, journalist, and the author of hundreds of books and magazine articles 3] that he produced by his name... Read Full Overview

When Johnny Brainerd was a little child, he first began to tinker. He quickly adopts his mother's proposal to build a mechanical man after growing weary of creating the usual inventions. He keeps it hidden in his garage till a strange-looking man eventually sees it. Baldy Bicknell,... Read Full Overview

Notion Press proudly brings to you timeless classics from ancient texts to popular modern classics. This carefully chosen collection of books is a celebration of literature, our tribute to the pioneers, the legends and the giants of the literary world. Apart from being the voice... Read Full Overview

The Huge Hunter Or The Steam Man Of The Prairies is a classic novel written by Edward S. Ellis. The story follows the adventures of a group of hunters who encounter a giant mechanical man, powered by steam, on the American prairies. This steam man, built by a brilliant inventor,... Read Full Overview