Raising Steam

About “Raising Steam”

"Change is afoot in Ankh-Morpork—Discworld's first steam engine has arrived, and once again Moist von Lipwig finds himself with a new and challenging job." The 2013 novel by Terry Pratchett follows Moist as he takes on the task of managing the city's first steam engine. Set in the fictional city of Ankh-Morpork, the story explores the impact of technological change on society. Moist, a former conman turned honest businessman, is tasked with overseeing the introduction of this new technology. The novel continues the tradition of satire and social commentary found in Pratchett's Discworld series.