A Columbus of Space

By Garrett P. Serviss

Book Overview

The hero of this tale of scientific wonder is called "A Columbus of Space" because he is the first to take advantage fo the power of "inter-atomic energy," which enables him to navigate the Ocean of Ether and sail to the shores of another world than ours. He constructs a curious spool-shaped machine and "sets sail" into space, arriving with his companions on the planet Venus. A classic science fiction adventure in the style of and dedicated to the readers of Jules Verne. An independent scientist discovers the secret of "inter-atomic energy", and with it builds a craft which carries himself and three friends to Venus, where they discover the dwellers of the dark side, incredible floating cities, and peril at every turn.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1542867134
• ISBN13: 9781542867139
• Release Date: February 2017
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 130 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"