Frank Reade, Jr., With His New Steam Man in Central America

Frank Reade, Jr., a brilliant young inventor, spends a quiet winter day in his New York library when a startling telegram arrives: his old college friend Tony Buckden has vanished in the Yucatán jungle, and a generous reward is offered for proof of his survival. Determined to put his newest marvel—the powerful Steam Man—into action, Frank debates the risks with his supportive family, weighing the perils of tropical heat, untamed beasts, and hostile terrain against a sense of duty to his friend.

At the same moment a mysterious letter from a fellow adventurer reaches Frank, describing a forgotten city high on the table‑lands of Tanada, its golden temple guarded by countless anacondas. The promise of ancient treasure and the lure of an uncharted frontier tempt the inventor, prompting him to consider a daring expedition that could test the limits of his steam‑driven creation. The stage is set for a high‑octane rescue and a quest into a jungle where technology meets legend.