The Certainty of a Future Life in Mars by L. P. Gratacap
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| Author | Gratacap, L. P. (Louis Pope), 1851-1917 |
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| Contributor | Schiaparelli, G. V. (Giovanni Virginio), 1835-1910 |
| Title |
The Certainty of a Future Life in Mars
Being the Posthumous Papers of Bradford Torrey Dodd |
| Note | Includes: The Planet Mars, by Giovanni Schiaparelli. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 55.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Note | "Bradford Torrey Dodd" is a fictitious character. |
| Credits | Produced by Suzanne Shell, Charlene Taylor and PG Distributed Proofreaders |
| Summary | "The Certainty of a Future Life in Mars" by L. P. Gratacap is a posthumous scientific narrative written in the late 19th century. The work presents the astonishing findings of Bradford Torrey Dodd, who claims to have discovered communication from Mars, suggesting the possibility of a future life on that planet. The narrative is infused with themes of scientific inquiry, spirituality, and the potential for interplanetary connections through the lens of Dodd's experiments. The beginning of the narrative introduces us to Dodd's early life, his father's scientific passions, and the emotional loss that drives their quest for understanding life beyond death. After a period of melancholy following his mother's death, Dodd's father becomes obsessed with the idea of communicating with her through scientific endeavors, particularly in wireless telegraphy. Their arduous journey leads them to New Zealand, where they establish an observatory aimed at achieving interplanetary communication. The opening portion sets the foundation for the proposition that messages received from Mars could potentially validate the continuation of existence after death, offering a mesmerizing blend of personal and scientific exploration. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Mars (Planet) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 13289 |
| Release Date | Aug 25, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 69 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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