"Edison's Conquest of Mars" by Garrett Putman Serviss is a science fiction story from the 1800s that picks up where "The War of the Worlds" left off, featuring Thomas Edison as he spearheads the world's defense against another Martian attack. After the devastation left by the first invasion and the grim warnings of a new Martian threat, Edison reveals incredible inventions, like the powerful "disintegrator" weapon and a spaceship for traveling to other planets. Highlighting themes of unity and never giving up, the novel unfolds as countries join forces to fight back, leading to a daring trip to Mars, where Earth's best are ready to face the Martians in an all-out war for Earth's future.
Edison's Conquest of Mars
By Garrett Putman Serviss
The Earth's greatest inventor races against time with his futuristic weapons as a united Earth prepares to strike back at the approaching Martian invaders on their home turf.
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About the AuthorGarrett 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.
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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