The space visitors by Edmond Hamilton
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About this eBook
| Author | Hamilton, Edmond, 1904-1977 |
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| Illustrator | Paul, Frank R. (Frank Rudolph), 1884-1963 |
| Title | The space visitors |
| Original Publication | New York, NY: Stellar Publishing Corporation, 1930. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 68.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "The Space Visitors" by Edmond Hamilton is a science fiction novel written in the early 20th century. The story explores the idea of extraterrestrial beings coming to Earth for exploration and curiosity, drawing parallels between humans and creatures of the deep sea. It presents a narrative filled with suspense and scientific inquiry as it delves into humanity's reaction to cosmic threats and the potential dangers posed by advanced visitors from beyond our atmosphere. The plot follows Dr. Jason Howard, an aeronautical scientist, and his assistant Stanley Ransome as they investigate a series of devastating incidents attributed to mysterious "scoops" descending from the sky, which leave behind massive destruction. Initially dismissed as meteorological phenomena, Dr. Howard's theory about space visitors trawling the Earth's surface gains traction after multiple catastrophic events. As panic escalates, the world unifies to develop air-mines, conceived to defend against these invaders. The climax centers around the success of these air-mines, culminating in a hard-won victory against the mysterious ships. Ultimately, the narrative grapples with themes of human resilience, the unknown, and the necessity of preparation for future encounters with the cosmos. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Human-alien encounters -- Fiction |
| Subject | Weapons -- Fiction |
| Subject | Earth (Planet) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 74075 |
| Release Date | Jul 19, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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