| Author |
Williamson, Jack, 1908-2006 |
| Illustrator |
Paul, Frank R. (Frank Rudolph), 1884-1963 |
| Title |
The alien intelligence
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| Original Publication |
New York, NY: Stellar Publishing Corporation, 1929.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy 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 |
"The Alien Intelligence" by Jack Williamson is a science fiction novel written in the late 1920s. The story revolves around Winfield Fowler, a physician who embarks on a perilous journey to rescue his mentor, Dr. Horace Austen, who has mysteriously vanished in the uncharted wilderness of Australia near the intriguing Mountain of the Moon. As Fowler searches for his friend, he encounters a world filled with alien landscapes and fantastical beings that test his courage and intellect. The opening of the novel sets an intense and mysterious tone, introducing readers to the vast, harsh desert and the daunting Mountain of the Moon, which symbolizes both adventure and danger. Winfield Fowler’s decision to venture into this unknown territory is sparked by a cryptic radio message from Austen, urging him to bring scientific equipment and descend into a world filled with "alien terrors." As he travels, Fowler grapples with his fears and the harsh realities of the desert, while anticipation builds around what lies beyond the mountain's dark and foreboding cliffs. The introduction hints at thrilling encounters, striking visuals, and an epic quest that promises to explore the unknown depths of alien intelligence and its implications for humanity. (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 |
Australia -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Love stories
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| Subject |
Missing persons -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Great Victoria Desert (S.A. and W.A.) -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
73724 |
| Release Date |
May 29, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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