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A Columbus of Space

By Garrett Putman Serviss

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Get ready for a wild ride to Venus with a brilliant inventor and his friends as they unlock the secrets of atomic energy and encounter the unexplored wonders of another world.

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2005-08-01
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Summary

"A Columbus of Space" by Garrett Putman Serviss is an adventure where an inventor named Edmund Stonewall unveils his atomic-powered space vehicle and takes his friends on a daring trip to Venus. The story kicks off with Stonewall showing off his invention, stunning his skeptical companions and quickly launching them into an unexpected journey through the atmosphere and beyond. Their destination: Venus, a world of unknown beings and thrilling landscapes, where they anticipate challenges and wonders in an uncharted territory.

About the Author

Garrett Putnam Serviss was an American astronomer, popularizer of astronomy, and early science fiction writer. Serviss was born in Sharon Springs, New York and majored in science at Cornell University. He took a law degree at Columbia University but never worked as an attorney. Instead, in 1876 he joined the staff of The New York Sun newspaper, working as a journalist until 1892 under editor Charles Dana.

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