The Steam House, Part 1

The Steam House, Part 1: The Demon of Cawnpore is a novel written by the renowned French author Jules Verne, first published in 1881. The story is set in India during the Indian Rebellion of 1857, also known as the Sepoy Mutiny, and follows the adventures of a group of British travelers who embark on a journey in a steam-powered house.The main character, Captain Maucler, is a retired officer of the East India Company who has built a steam-powered house, called the Steam House, to explore the Indian subcontinent. He is accompanied by his loyal servant, the Frenchman Serko, and a group of British travelers, including his friend Banks, the engineer Storr, and the young orphan boy, Joe.As they journey through India, the group encounters various challenges and obstacles, including hostile natives and dangerous animals. However, their biggest threat comes from a mysterious figure known as the Demon of Cawnpore, who is terrorizing the region and causing chaos and destruction wherever he goes.The group sets out to stop the Demon of Cawnpore and unravel the mystery behind his identity. Along the way, they face many dangers and obstacles, but with their ingenuity and resourcefulness, they are able to overcome them and ultimately succeed in their mission.The Steam House, Part 1: The Demon of Cawnpore is a thrilling adventure story that combines elements of science fiction, travelogue, and mystery. It is an exciting and entertaining read that will appeal to fans of Jules Verne's other works, as well as anyone who enjoys a good adventure story.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.