This edition had all images removed.

Title: Life in a Thousand Worlds

Note: Reading ease score: 68.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: E-text prepared by Steven desJardins and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders

Summary: "Life in a Thousand Worlds" by W. S. Harris is a fantastical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative embarks on a metaphysical journey through various worlds in the universe, characterized by unique civilizations and differing societal structures. The author posits that these worlds are inhabited by intelligent beings, and the book provides rich descriptions of life, culture, and challenges across these imagined planets, merging speculative fiction with commentary on the human condition. At the start of the narrative, the author presents the premise of countless worlds existing in the vast universe and expresses a firm belief in their habitability. The journey begins with the exploration of the Moon, where the inhabitants, called Moonites, display remarkable adaptations to their environment, such as consuming solid air for sustenance. As the author interacts with these beings and observes their peculiar customs, he reflects on humanity’s own place in the cosmic hierarchy, striving to provide insights into the nature of existence across diverse worlds. This initial chapter sets the stage for a series of explorations into planets like Mars and Jupiter, pointing towards an overarching theme of comparative analysis between Earth and these extramundane societies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Harris, W. S. (William Shuler), 1865-

EBook No.: 14770

Published: Jan 23, 2005

Downloads: 61

Language: English

Subject: Utopias

LoCC: Social sciences: Socialism, Communism, Anarchism

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Life in a Thousand Worlds

Note: Reading ease score: 68.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: E-text prepared by Steven desJardins and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders

Summary: "Life in a Thousand Worlds" by W. S. Harris is a fantastical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative embarks on a metaphysical journey through various worlds in the universe, characterized by unique civilizations and differing societal structures. The author posits that these worlds are inhabited by intelligent beings, and the book provides rich descriptions of life, culture, and challenges across these imagined planets, merging speculative fiction with commentary on the human condition. At the start of the narrative, the author presents the premise of countless worlds existing in the vast universe and expresses a firm belief in their habitability. The journey begins with the exploration of the Moon, where the inhabitants, called Moonites, display remarkable adaptations to their environment, such as consuming solid air for sustenance. As the author interacts with these beings and observes their peculiar customs, he reflects on humanity’s own place in the cosmic hierarchy, striving to provide insights into the nature of existence across diverse worlds. This initial chapter sets the stage for a series of explorations into planets like Mars and Jupiter, pointing towards an overarching theme of comparative analysis between Earth and these extramundane societies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Harris, W. S. (William Shuler), 1865-

EBook No.: 14770

Published: Jan 23, 2005

Downloads: 61

Language: English

Subject: Utopias

LoCC: Social sciences: Socialism, Communism, Anarchism

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.