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Steampunk'd presents a dozen‑plus vignettes that explore alternative histories of steam-powered technology in the Victorian age. Each story uniquely reimagines the era’s industrial landscape, infusing speculative gadgets and altered societal dynamics while maintaining a distinctly American sensibility. The anthology offers a cohesive exploration of inventiveness, progress, and the cultural possibilities that steam age innovation could have unlocked.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: General Fiction/Anthologies
Authors: Jean Rabe
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