Louis Tracy (1863–1928) is a classic author whose works are in the public domain.

Tracy's tale upends class hierarchies by placing chauffeur and employer in a relationship that forces both to question their assumptions about worth, identity, and desire. The intimacy of the automobile becomes the stage for genuine emotional discovery.

Thurston chronicles the steam engine's evolution from curiosity to world-changing force, revealing how a simple innovation cascaded into industrialization, social upheaval, and the modern world.
