Astounding Stories of Super-Science, June, 1930

"Astounding Stories of Super-Science, June, 1930" is a compilation of early science fiction stories edited by Harry Bates, filled with inventive adventures and advanced technology. These stories push the limits of what's real, featuring themes of human creativity and the struggle to survive against strange, non-earthly dangers. One story, "Out of the Dreadful Depths" by C. D. Willard, introduces Robert Thorpe, a young adventurer who bets his friend he can sail a small boat across the Pacific alone. His journey takes a turn when he finds a deserted ship, the "Minnie R.," with clues pointing to a deadly force that killed the crew. As Thorpe investigates the abandoned ship, he uncovers a scary mystery and an unseen threat hidden deep in the ocean. This exciting beginning dives into a world of fear, exploration, and the mysteries of the sea.