The story takes place against the background of the wars of that time, when the world was divided into two camps: those who support the development of new weapons and those who oppose it. The book tells us about the creation of the first machine gun, which was called "Canon Boot 1873". It was created by a group of inventors who were united by their desire to create a weapon that would change the course of history. They worked tirelessly, overcoming numerous obstacles and challenges, to bring their idea to life. The main character of the book is a young engineer named John, who is obsessed with the idea of creating a machine gun that can fire multiple shots without reloading. He is convinced that such a weapon will revolutionize warfare and make it possible to win battles more quickly and efficiently. As the story progresses, we see how John and his team face resistance from the military and government officials who are skeptical of their invention. Despite these challenges, they persevere and eventually succeed in creating the first machine gun.

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