Zethar, The Celestial Visitant (1859) is a science fiction novel written by Barnabas D. Haskell. The story revolves around the arrival of an extraterrestrial being named Zethar on Earth. Zethar is a visitor from a planet called Celestia and possesses advanced technology and knowledge. The book follows the protagonist, a young man named Ernest, who is fascinated by the arrival of Zethar. Ernest becomes Zethar's guide on Earth and learns about the visitor's advanced civilization and their way of life. As Zethar explores Earth, he encounters various challenges and obstacles, including hostile humans who fear his advanced technology.Throughout the novel, Haskell explores themes of technological advancement, human nature, and the potential for contact with extraterrestrial life. The book also touches on the idea of interplanetary travel and the possibility of exploring other planets.Zethar, The Celestial Visitant is a classic science fiction novel that offers a unique perspective on the possibility of contact with extraterrestrial life. Haskell's writing is engaging and thought-provoking, making this book a must-read for fans of the genre.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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