This edition had all images removed.
Title: The vertigo hook
Original Publication: New York, NY: King-Size Publications, Inc., 1953.
Note: Reading ease score: 86.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Vertigo Hook" by Richard Ashby is a science fiction novella likely written in the early to mid-20th century. This intriguing narrative explores themes of time travel and the consequences of technological advances, particularly in the context of warfare, following the aftermath of the Civil War. The story hints at a fascinating intersection of historical figures and speculative fiction, aiming to re-examine the outcome of past conflicts through a speculative lens. The plot revolves around Ed Wilkes, a mathematics professor, who is approached by Major Peter Hall for a secret military project involving the development of advanced weapon technology. Alongside fellow professor Julie Mosby, they discuss the implications of their work, invoking historical references and the legacy of Mosby's Civil War heroism. As the characters navigate their responsibilities and ethical dilemmas, an unseen entity, the Irritant, attempts to influence their thoughts amid the secrecy of their project. The story culminates in a blend of wit, science, and historical inquiry, highlighting how past events and knowledge may shape future outcomes in unforeseen ways. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Ashby, Richard
EBook No.: 72483
Published: Dec 23, 2023
Downloads: 46
Language: English
Subject: Science fiction
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Time travel -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The vertigo hook
Original Publication: New York, NY: King-Size Publications, Inc., 1953.
Note: Reading ease score: 86.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Vertigo Hook" by Richard Ashby is a science fiction novella likely written in the early to mid-20th century. This intriguing narrative explores themes of time travel and the consequences of technological advances, particularly in the context of warfare, following the aftermath of the Civil War. The story hints at a fascinating intersection of historical figures and speculative fiction, aiming to re-examine the outcome of past conflicts through a speculative lens. The plot revolves around Ed Wilkes, a mathematics professor, who is approached by Major Peter Hall for a secret military project involving the development of advanced weapon technology. Alongside fellow professor Julie Mosby, they discuss the implications of their work, invoking historical references and the legacy of Mosby's Civil War heroism. As the characters navigate their responsibilities and ethical dilemmas, an unseen entity, the Irritant, attempts to influence their thoughts amid the secrecy of their project. The story culminates in a blend of wit, science, and historical inquiry, highlighting how past events and knowledge may shape future outcomes in unforeseen ways. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Ashby, Richard
EBook No.: 72483
Published: Dec 23, 2023
Downloads: 46
Language: English
Subject: Science fiction
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Time travel -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.