Cuando un observatorio francés recoge la noticia de los destellos procedentes de Marte, el profesor Gazen recibe una visita de su amigo, lo que acabará desencadenando varios sucesos que darán con ambos...

In plain English, at 4 a. m., a ray of light had been observed on the disc of the planet Mars in or near the "terminator"; that is to say, the zone of twilight separating day from night. The news was...

The history of an invention, whether of science or art, may be compared to the growth of an organism such as a tree. The wind, or the random visit of a bee, unites the pollen in the flower, the green...

When evening came I turned to the books, and gathered a great deal about the fiery planet, including the fact that a stout man, a Daniel Lambert, could jump his own height there with the greatest ease....

John Munro's A Trip to Venus is a groundbreaking science fiction novel that transports readers to a vividly imagined world on the planet Venus. Munro's descriptive prose and attention to detail immerse...

In 'Heroes of the Telegraph' by John Munro, the author delves into the history and significance of the invention of the telegraph, while also exploring the lives of the pioneering individuals behind this...

John Munro's 'A Trip to Venus' is a classic work of science fiction that takes readers on a thrilling journey to the mysterious planet of Venus. The novel is written in a descriptive and immersive style,...

In 'Heroes of the Telegraph' by John Munro, readers are taken on a fascinating journey through the history of telegraphy and the heroic figures who played significant roles in advancing communication...

The purpose of this little book is to present the essential facts of electrical science in a popular and interesting way, as befits the scheme of the series to which it belongs. Electrical phenomena have...

Prof. John Munro (1849-1930) was the author of Heroes of the Telegraph (1891), The Story of Electricity (1896) and A Trip to Venus (1897). "In plain English, at 4 a. m., a ray of light had been observed...

Prof. John Munro (1849-1930) was the author of Heroes of the Telegraph (1891), The Story of Electricity (1896) and A Trip to Venus (1897). "In plain English, at 4 a. m., a ray of light had been observed...

In the book's preface, the author writes: "Let anyone stop to consider how he individually would be affected if all electrical service were suddenly to cease, and he cannot fail to appreciate the claims...

This edition is dedicated to the trailblazers of science fiction, the visionary dreamers whose stories and heroes have captured our imaginations for generations. Their works stand as timeless examples...

This edition is dedicated to the pioneers of what we now call science fiction, the eternal dreamers whose stories and heroes have captivated our imagination. Their works remain in our collective memory...

Embark on an extraordinary journey through the realms of imagination and innovation with this anthology of sci-fi adventure novels. This collection presents a breathtaking array of timeless science fiction...

In Search of the Great Unknown: 20 Science-Fiction Adventures takes readers on an exhilarating journey through time and space, unraveling tales that span the spectrum of early science-fiction literature....