| Author |
Campbell, John W., Jr. (John Wood), 1910-1971 |
| Illustrator |
Wessolowski, Hans Waldemar, 1894?-1948 |
| Title |
When the atoms failed
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| Original Publication |
Jamaica, NY: E.P. Inc., 1929.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 69.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"When the Atoms Failed" by John W. Campbell, Jr. is a science fiction novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative focuses on a cosmic conflict between Earth and invading Martians who possess advanced technology and atomic energy. The story intricately weaves scientific concepts with adventure and romance, aiming to entertain as well as inform readers about atomic forces and extraterrestrial possibilities. The plot centers around the character of Stephen Waterson, a brilliant scientist who invents a spaceship called the "Terrestrian" armed with advanced weaponry to confront the Martian invasion. Alongside his friend David Gale and his assistant Wright, Waterson embarks on a journey through space and battle against the Martians, who threaten Earth's existence with their catastrophic weapons. As the novel progresses, the team discovers the devastating capabilities of atomic energy and develops new technologies to combat the alien force. Ultimately, the story culminates in an epic clash where Waterson's ingenuity and the novel's scientific principles determine the fate of humanity and the future of interplanetary relations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Science fiction
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| Subject |
War stories
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| Subject |
Martians -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Space ships -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Human-alien encounters -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Weapons -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Earth (Planet) -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
73680 |
| Release Date |
May 24, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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