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From:

Steve Robinson

Chickamauga, GA.

Dear friend,

I read, research and write about the Victorian era, The Industrial Revolution, and anything to do with steam-engines.

The period from roughly 1700 to 1900. The inventors, innovators, industrialists (and other words starting with the letter 'i'). And how the UK compared to what was going on in the US.

And every month, I publish a physical newsletter called The Goggles & Steam Gazette. Written in the style of that period.

It's delivered to your doorstep. Real paper that you can hold. Not a digital download. I believe in the analog way. They didn't have mobile phones and such like in the 1800's, so it only seems right for me to use the medium that they had then—pen and paper. The Goggles & Steam Gazette is my labor of love.

Here's what it looks like:

Here are just some of the subjects I write about:

The Victorians

The Victorian era and the society that developed during Queen Victoria’s reign in the 19th century. I explore how this period was shaped by rapid industrial growth, strict social values, and major advances in science, technology, and the British Empire. I also look at how Victorian culture and ideas influenced everyday life.

The Industrial Revolution

The Industrial Revolution changed the way people worked and produced goods. Beginning in the late 1700s in Great Britain, it marked a shift from handcraft and farming to machine-powered factories and large-scale manufacturing. I explore how these changes led to rapid urban growth, new technologies, and major social and economic transformations that shaped the modern world.

The Steam Engine

I write about the steam engine and the major role it played in transforming industry and transport. This technology helped power factories, trains, and ships, making production and travel faster and more efficient. I explore how the steam engine became one of the key innovations that drove the Industrial Revolution—and the men and women behind it.

Inventors and Inventions

The machines and inventions that changed the world—the steam engine, the Spinning Jenny, iron and steel, dynamite, the telephone, electrification, factories, the typewriter, electro-magnetism, the internal combustion engine, cement, the photograph, and many, many more. And not forgetting, probably (maybe) one of the most life changing inventions ever—the computer! How did they evolve? Who invented them? And what about the often bizarre inventions that didn't survive?

Delivered to your doorstep every month. But don't just take my word for it...

Some reviews from Gazette subscribers.

Here's what people are saying about my newsletter.

John Barrett

SALES MANAGER

I subscribe to a few digital newsletters on different subjects and this one appealed to me mainly because it's real. I look forward to receiving every month and the content is truly informative. I would recommend it.

David Tomlinson

BUSINESS CONSULTANT

I like the fact that it's delivered to my door each month and I can physically hold it in my hands. It's a very interesting read and goes into a lot of depth. I am keeping them all in a nice folder to look back on in the future.

Myra Salah

TEACHER

I was hesitant at first in paying a subscription. But when I received the first issue through the post my doubts were dispelled. It's great, very in-depth and I look forward to reading it each month. Well worth the money.

I'm not asking you to say "yes" to a subscription of The Goggles & Steam Gazette—I'm just asking you to say "maybe."

Because you're new to my world, I'd like to offer you a special no-risk trial to see how you like it.

The price of the Gazette is $58 per month, however, as a BRIBE, I'm going to offer it to you at 50% OFF!

You will receive your 1-month trial of The Goggles & Steam Gazette for just $29, and as another BRIBE, I'm also going to give you a FREE copy of my new book, Goggles & Steam:Who Really Invented The Steam Engine? (retail value $25)—just for trying The Goggles & Steam Gazette today.

Basically—I'm just asking you to say "maybe" by trying out my physical monthly newsletter.

After your free 1-month trial of The Goggles & Steam Gazette ends, your subscription will proceed automatically at its regular price of $58/month.

If you're unsatisfied (for any reason), you can cancel at any time and still keep the book!

Here's a recap of what you'll be getting:

The Goggles & Steam Gazette - 50% OFF

226-page book - FREE

Limited Time Offer

The Goggles & Steam Gazette

1-Month Trial (50% off 1st month)

Who Really Invented The Steam Engine?

226-page book (Free)

50% off + FREE book

Today, just

~~Normal Price $83~~

*Your card will be charged $29 today. After your 1-month trial of The Goggles & Steam Gazette ends, it renews automatically at $58 per month. You can cancel at any time, and keep the book.

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*The Goggles & Steam Gazette normally costs $58/month—you're getting 50% off the first month. The book retails for $25, but you get it for FREE!

100% Money Back Guarantee

I'm so confident you'll love The Goggles & Steam Gazette that if you are unsatisfied for any reason whatsoever, you can request a refund for your most recent issue anytime by contacting me at [email protected]. After that, I will send you the address to mail back the issue, and upon receiving it you will receive a prompt and courteous refund——no questions asked! I will personally see to it that you are refunded every penny. How's that for fair?

Some more reviews from Gazette subscribers.

Brad Pulisic

TRUCK DRIVER & MECHANIC

I like mechanical things but I really didn't know much about the 1800s and the Industrial Revolution but this newsletter is educating me that's for sure! A great follow on from the book. I would recommend this to anyone.

Janice Coleman

RETIRED

I used to go to a lot of steam rallies when I was younger so this piqued my interest. I'm not much of an online person so having a real newsletter delivered to my door is great. I read it with a cup of tea in the mornings.

Sean Kretsmier

WAREHOUSE OPERATIVE

I love this! Especially the old-style layout—it's like I am reading an actual newspaper from the Victorian era. Good informative content—I'm learning new things about that time period. I have recommended this to my colleagues.

About the book.

The Industrial Revolution was driven in a large part by the development of the steam engine, which revolutionized production and transportation by providing, for the first time, reliable, powerful energy for factories, mills, locomotives and ships—but who invented it?

And no, it wasn't James Watt!

He may have perfected it and brought it to market, but he was the last in a long line of inventors and innovators who's contribution to the development of the steam engine is often forgotten.

In this book we’ll journey through the archives and uncover the origins of the steam engine, starting from 200 BC and tracing its evolution all the way to the dawn of the Industrial Revolution, as well as the remarkable men who shaped its history.

*The person who actually invented the first working steam engine is open to debate, but my bet is on an English Nobleman (page 43).

Some testimonials from Goggles & Steam readers.

Colin Wethersby

I.T. CONSULTANT & HISTORY BUFF

I picked this up expecting a niche history book and ended up flying through it. The story of the steam engine feels like a mystery, not a lesson. The drawings actually made the mechanics easy to understand. Well done.

Roger Moss

RETIRED

I’ve read a lot of industrial history, but this one really stood out. The explanations of how steam engines work are clear and approachable. The illustrations help everything click without overcomplicating it.

Peter Drysdale

ENGINEER & STEAM LOVER

This book kept making me stop and rethink what I thought I knew. The diagrams and step-by-step explanations are genuinely helpful. It’s informative without ever feeling heavy or dry. I would recommend it.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the newsletter take to arrive?

Each issue of The Goggles & Steam Gazette is sent to the print shop on the first business day of the month.

For instance, if you started your subscription on July 15th, your first issue will be sent to the print shop on August 1st (assuming August 1st is a business day).

The print shop takes 1-2 business days to print, package, and ship your issue.

For U.S. customers: Your issue will be shipped via USPS Priority Mail, and takes 4-12 business days to arrive.

For International customers: Your issue will be shipped via standard mail, and can take 8-20 business days to arrive.

If you ever have any questions about your order, I want you to email me personally at [email protected]. I will take care of you.

How long does the book take to arrive?

Your book will be packaged up beautifully, and sent from Michigan, USA.

For U.S. customers, you can expect the book to arrive in 4-12 business days (it could be a lot sooner).

For International, you can expect the book to arrive in 8-20 business days (it could also be a lot sooner).

You will receive a tracking number via email immediately after your order.

What happens if you increase the subscription price?

Don't worry! The price you get in at today is what you'll pay forever. I do intend to increase the price to $96/mo. in the future (which is what it's really worth). However, the discount rate you get today is the rate you'll pay forever. You're "grandfathered in" as they say.

Do you offer refunds?

Of course. If you're unhappy, I'm unhappy! You can request a refund for your most recent issue anytime by contacting me at [email protected]. After that, I will send you the address to mail back the issue, and upon receiving it you will receive a prompt and courteous refund——no questions asked! I will personally see to it that you are refunded every penny. How's that for fair?

Can I get a digital PDF version at a lower price?

No! This is a physical newsletter sent to your door. Analog only. That's part of the magic.

Do I get to keep the FREE book even if I cancel?

Absolutely! It is yours to keep forever, even if you decide to cancel your Gazette subscription.

About me.

I've always had a fascination with steam engines. It all started in 1975, when my father took me to a vintage steam rally at the age of 9, on a sunny weekend in May. I remember the rhythmic chuff-chuff of the traction engines as they hauled a trailer full of kids around the parade ground. The drivers tooting their whistles, just because they could. The mixed aroma of steam, oil, grease, and hot dog stands. The steam powered fairground rides and the narrow gauge railway winding it’s way through the forest, stopping briefly at the end of the loop so we could soak in the views of the valley below.

It is a memory that has stuck with me, and from that moment, I was hooked. Over the years, that interest grew into a deep passion for all things vintage, particularly the Industrial Revolution. Nowadays, I spend most of my time reading and writing about it.

Born and bred in England, I emigrated in 2025 and now live in the US with my wife and two cats.