The Skylark of Space by E. E. Smith and Lee Hawkins Garby

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Author Smith, E. E. (Edward Elmer), 1890-1965
Author Garby, Lee Hawkins, 1892-1953
Title The Skylark of Space
Series Title Skylark of Space, 1. Produced from Amazing Stories August, September and October 1928.
Note Reading ease score: 79.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits E-text prepared by Greg Weeks, L. N. Yaddanapudi, David Dyer-Bennet, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "The Skylark of Space" by E. E. Smith and Lee Hawkins Garby is a science fiction novel written in the late 1920s. The story centers around Richard Seaton, a chemist who unexpectedly discovers a powerful energy source when a copper steam-bath he is working with flies out of his laboratory and into outer space. This incident sparks Seaton's ambition to develop a spaceship capable of exploring the solar system, intertwining themes of adventure, scientific discovery, and the complexities of human relationships. The opening of the novel introduces Richard Seaton in his laboratory, where he is stunned to witness his copper steam-bath propel itself into the sky, defying the known laws of physics. Throughout this section, Seaton is depicted as an earnest and inquisitive character, grappling with the implications of his discovery. The narrative also introduces his colleague, Ferdinand Scott, who expresses skepticism about Seaton's mental state following the bizarre event. As Seaton begins to unravel the mystery of the unknown force at work, readers are drawn into a classic space adventure where science and exploration promise thrilling possibilities, setting the stage for the unfolding drama of invention and competition that follows. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Space flight -- Fiction
Subject Space ships -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 20869
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Most Recently Updated Jan 1, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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