| Author |
Various |
| Editor |
Bates, Harry, 1900-1981 |
| Title |
Astounding Stories, July, 1931
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
The doom from planet 4 / Jack Williamson -- The hands of Aten / H.G. Winter -- The diamond thunderbolt / H. Thompson Rich -- The slave ship from space / A.R. Holmes -- The revolt of the machines /Nat Schachner and Arthur L. Zagat -- The exile of time (conclusion) / Ray Cummings.
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"Astounding Stories, July, 1931" by Various is a collection of science fiction tales written in the early 20th century. This anthology features imaginative narratives that delve into the realms of adventure, alien encounters, and extraordinary technologies, reflecting the burgeoning genre of science fiction during the time. Among the stories, one particularly stands out, which follows Dan McNally, a resilient sailor whose journey leads him to a mysterious island filled with peril and scientific marvels. The opening of the anthology introduces readers to Dan McNally, the captain of the trading schooner "Virginia", as he receives a distress signal from an uncharted island. Amidst the tropical backdrop, he encounters a green ray of mysterious energy that leads to the catastrophic destruction of his ship, leaving him as the sole survivor. As he swims to shore, Dan discovers a bizarre machine atop the island that is somehow linked to Mars. Encounters with both an advanced civilization and treacherous mechanical beings unfold, culminating in a tense battle against overwhelming odds and an exploration of humanity's fate in the face of a looming extraterrestrial threat. This gripping start sets the tone for the imaginative adventures in this collection, promising readers thrilling escapism into uncharted worlds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
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| Subject |
Science fiction -- Periodicals
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| Subject |
Science fiction, American -- Periodicals
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
31168 |
| Release Date |
Feb 3, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Nov 5, 2013 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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