The Master Key / An Electrical Fairy Tale Founded Upon the Mysteries of Electricity

"The Master Key" by L. Frank Baum is a novel published in 1901. When young electrical experimenter Rob accidentally touches the Master Key of Electricity, he summons the Daemon of Electricity, who grants him nine futuristic gifts over three weeks—including flying devices, food tablets, and protective garments. As Rob explores the world with these extraordinary powers, he faces adventures that lead him to question whether humanity is truly ready for such advanced technology. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally issued 1996-02-01. This work is in the public domain in the United States. Sourced from Project Gutenberg (https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/436).