| Author |
Williamson, Jack, 1908-2006 |
| Illustrator |
Morey, Leo, 1889-1965 |
| Title |
The prince of space
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| Original Publication |
Jamaica, NY: Experimenter Publications Inc., 1931.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 83.8 (6th grade). 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 Prince of Space" by Jack Williamson is a science fiction novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in the year 2131, centering around a notorious interplanetary outlaw known as "The Prince of Space," who is suspected of a horrific act involving the sunship "Helicon" and its passengers. Through the eyes of the determined reporter William Windsor, readers are introduced to a futuristic world with advanced technology and the impending danger from intelligent life on Mars. At the start of the narrative, a chilling report reveals that the ship "Helicon" has been found adrift, its crew and passengers brutally killed—an act believed to be committed by the infamous Prince of Space. Windsor's journey begins as he seeks to uncover the truth behind the Prince and the recent crime while navigating the bustling metropolis of New York. He soon meets the enigmatic Mr. Cain, who offers him a chance to learn more about an astronomical observatory atop Trainor's Tower. As the opening portion progresses, a deeper mystery unfolds involving a potential Martian invasion and the secrets that lie within the red planet. With a mix of adventure, intrigue, and ethereal science fiction elements, the stage is set for an epic confrontation between humanity and alien forces. (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 |
Adventure stories
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| Subject |
Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Martians -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Mars (Planet) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Human-alien encounters -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Astronomical observatories -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Weapons -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Space pirates -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
73750 |
| Release Date |
Jun 1, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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