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"""Frank Reade and His Steam Horse"" by Luis Senarens is a thrilling science fiction adventure set in the Victorian era, showcasing the pioneering spirit of inventor Frank Reade and his remarkable mechanical marvel, the Steam Horse. Senarens' narrative bursts with innovation as Reade explores uncharted territories and pushes the boundaries of technology with his steam-powered inventions. As an inventor ahead of his time, Reade embodies the spirit of exploration and ingenuity, using his mechanical prowess to navigate daring adventures and embark on groundbreaking journeys. Through Senarens' vivid storytelling, readers are transported to a world where invention and exploration go hand in hand, where steam-powered contraptions propel characters to new heights of discovery. Amidst the excitement of adventure, Senarens also delves into the moral implications of Reade's innovations, raising questions about the responsibilities that come with technological advancement. Through the lens of his fictional character, Senarens offers readers a captivating exploration of the intersection between invention, exploration, and ethics in a rapidly changing world. ""Frank Reade and His Steam Horse"" is a captivating blend of adventure, science fiction, and innovation, showcasing the limitless possibilities of human ingenuity and the thrill of exploration in an era defined by technological advancement."

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"Luis Philip Senarens (April 24, 1863 - December 26, 1939) was an American dime novelist who specialized in science fiction and was dubbed ""the American Jules Verne"" at one point. enarens was raised in Brooklyn by a Cuban-American family. Senarens began writing new stories in the Frank Reade adventure story series, which Harry Enton began in 1868. Senarens introduced Frank Reade, Jr. as the new protagonist. Senarens incorporated features such as electricity, airships, and helicopters, earning him the moniker ""the American Jules Verne."" The novels were so popular that Senarens was requested by publisher Frank Tousey to produce a similar series starring Jack Wright, the ""Boy Inventor"" in the 1890s. Later in the decade, Tousey founded the Frank Reade Library, a publication devoted to ""invention"" stories written primarily (or entirely) by Senarens under the pen name Noname. Mike Ashley refers to him as ""the first prolific science fiction writer."" He would go on to write almost 300 penny novels. Senarens took over as editor of the Tousey detective story magazine, Mystery Magazine, in 1917. Kit Clyde, W. J. Earle, Police Captain Howard, Noname, and Ned Sparling were all pen names used by Senarens."

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