"Other Worlds" by Garrett Putman Serviss is a captivating exploration of planets beyond our own and the possibilities they hold for life, framed by the astronomical knowledge of the early 1900s. It blends scientific facts with imaginative consideration, taking the reader on a journey through the solar system and pondering the potential for existence on planets like Mars and Venus. The book highlights humanity's growing curiosity about life in outer space, especially regarding the mysterious markings seen on Mars, and the possibility of communicating with other intelligent beings. Serviss balances discussions of planetary conditions with philosophical questions about the kinds of experiences that inhabitants of these worlds might have. Bridging the realms of scientific exploration and human curiosity, the book presents a view toward the possibility of life beyond Earth.
Other Worlds Their Nature, Possibilities and Habitability in the Light of the Latest Discoveries
By Garrett Putman Serviss
Venture into the cosmos to explore alien worlds and unravel the mysteries of whether life exists beyond our own, based on turn-of-the-century science.
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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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