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Frank Reade, Jr.’s Search For The Silver Whale Or, Under The Ocean In The Electric “Dolphin”
Frank Reade, Jr.’s Search For The Silver Whale Or, Under The Ocean In The Electric “Dolphin”
By:Luis Senarens Published By:Double9 Books
About the Book
Frank Reade, Jr.'s Search For The Silver Whale Or, Under The Ocean In The Electric “Dolphin” follows a brilliant young inventor and his companions on a daring quest to capture a legendary silver whale. Using his newly constructed submarine, the Dolphin, they journey into the deep ocean in pursuit of both the creature and a quest for justice. The adventure is motivated by the need to recover crucial evidence that could prove the innocence of a wrongfully imprisoned man. As they navigate the dangers of the sea, the group faces challenges such as encounters with dangerous sea creatures and the unpredictable nature of the ocean. The story explores themes of friendship, innovation, and determination, with the protagonists relying on their intellect and teamwork to overcome the perilous journey. The tension between the excitement of discovery and the underlying quest for justice drives the narrative forward. As the group delves deeper into the mystery of the silver whale, they must confront both external threats and the emotional weight of the personal stakes that make their mission critical.
Luis Philip Senarens, born on April 24, 1863, in Brooklyn, New York, was a prominent American writer known for his dime novels and science fiction stories. Raised in a Cuban-American family, Senarens found early success in the world of pulp fiction. He is best known for revitalizing the Frank Reade adventure series, originally created by Harry Enton in 1868. Senarens introduced Frank Reade, Jr. as the new protagonist and added futuristic concepts like electricity, airships, and helicopters, which led to his being dubbed "the American Jules Verne." His innovative approach to storytelling captivated readers, and by the 1890s, he was asked to create a similar series, Jack Wright, the Boy Inventor, for publisher Frank Tousey. Senarens also contributed extensively to the Frank Reade Library, a series of periodicals focused on invention stories, under the pseudonym Noname. Over the course of his career, he wrote more than 300 dime novels, establishing himself as a pioneer of science fiction in the United States. In 1917, he became the editor of Mystery Magazine, a detective story periodical. Senarens passed away on December 26, 1939, leaving behind a legacy in the genre of adventure and science fiction.
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