Uncle Samuel's Whistle and What It Costs A Tale Classic Reprint
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
- Hardcover
- New

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- Title
- Uncle Samuel's Whistle and What It Costs A Tale Classic Reprint
- Author
- Robert Walter Weir
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- HRD
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0666842930
- ISBN 13
- 9780666842930
- Item weight
- 273 grams
A satirical voyage into the world of grand steam power and the eccentric men who chase it, with a wink at invention and pride.
In this brisk, tongue‑in‑cheek tale, a mechanical flagship named the Clara Clarita becomes the center of a bitter, funny debate over invention, pride, and the cost of chasing speed. The narrative follows engineers, owners, and rivals as they test a new engine and debate who truly holds the power to move a ship—and a nation’s imagination.
Through sharp dialogue and vivid scenes, the book paints a world where technology and ego collide, leaving readers with a wry view of progress and the people who worship it. It’s a story about ambition, the price of innovation, and the odd rituals of those who work with machines that shout and gleam.
- Meet engineers, shipbuilders, and a power-hungry designer in a high‑stakes trial of a steam yacht.
- Experience the humor and tension as tests reveal the gap between promise and performance.
- Enjoy wit, critique, and a keen eye for the costs—financial and personal—of big ideas.
- Observe how satire uses maritime and mechanical detail to explore fame, money, and invention.
Ideal for readers who enjoy sharp satire, historical technology, and tales that blend engineering with human comedy.
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