The Moon Metal by Garrett Putman Serviss

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Author Serviss, Garrett Putman, 1851-1929
Title The Moon Metal
Note Reading ease score: 68.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "The Moon Metal" by Garrett P. Serviss is a science fiction novel written during the late 19th century. The story revolves around the astonishing discovery of abundant gold at the South Pole, which disrupts the global economy, leading to a financial panic. The narrative introduces Dr. Max Syx, a mysterious and talented metallurgist, who claims to have created a new metal, "artemisium," that could potentially replace gold as the world's monetary standard. The opening of the book details the initial reactions to the announcement of south polar gold, which the public initially dismisses as a hoax until confirmed reports emerge. This triggers a mad rush to the new goldfields, and soon thereafter, Dr. Syx introduces the concept of artemisium to financial representatives, promising it as a stable alternative to gold. As financial confidence grows in artemisium, questions about the true nature of Dr. Syx and his claims begin to surface, hinting at deeper mysteries surrounding his character and the production of his remarkable new metal. The stage is set for a thrilling exploration of greed, innovation, and the consequences of excessive wealth in this imaginative tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
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EBook-No. 8199
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Mar 21, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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