The Moon Metal
jul 2022 · Otbebookpublishing
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After huge gold deposits were found in Antarctica and gold became common, the world's financial markets went into a tailspin and every currency lost its value. As bankers meet to find a solution they are approached by one Dr. Syx, who has an evil sneer and a source of a new, mysterious metal to replace gold - a metal which only he can produce. It is up to two heroic engineers try to uncover the secret of this new metal... (Google)
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Garrett Putman Serviss (1851-1929) was an American astronomer, journalist, and early science fiction writer whose work bridged the gap between scientific inquiry and imaginative storytelling. Born in Sharon Springs, New York, Serviss graduated from Cornell University in 1872 and later studied law at Columbia University, though he never practiced. Instead, he found his calling in journalism, joining the New York Sun as a reporter and eventually becoming an editor.Serviss's fascination with astronomy led him to become a popularizer of science, delivering public lectures and writing numerous articles and books that made complex scientific concepts accessible to the general public. His clear, engaging style earned him the moniker "the American Jules Verne," and he was instrumental in inspiring a generation of readers to look to the stars.One of Serviss's most revolutionary ideas was his early advocacy for space exploration, a concept that was purely speculative in his time but has since become a reality. His works often explored the possibilities of interplanetary travel and the existence of extraterrestrial life, themes that would heavily influence later science fiction writers such as H.G. Wells and Arthur C. Clarke.Despite his scientific grounding, Serviss was not without controversy. He occasionally ventured into the realm of pseudoscience, particularly with his interest in the paranormal and speculative theories about the universe. Nonetheless, his contributions to both science and literature remain significant, as he helped to lay the groundwork for the modern science fiction genre and inspired countless individuals to dream beyond the confines of Earth.
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