Chapter 6. It’s About Chickens and Teapots

Our historian does what he does best! James journeys into the heart of steampunk and beyond, following and even tugging at the threads of cultural change. He starts with the steampunk of the matter: just what is this steampunk thing, really?

History is a family affair with the Carrott family. James brings his daughters Mimi and Beatrix along as he investigates the details and corners of stempunk culture. Seven year-old Mimi has an insight, and from there James agrees he must press on.

The first order of business is to define: “What is steampunk?” Not an easy task. James tracks down Mike Perschon, the “Steampunk Scholar,” to get a firm grounding in what he needs to know, then dives into the world ...

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