The Lunarian Professor and His Remarkable Revelations Concerning the Earth, the…
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About this eBook
| Author | Alexander, James B. (James Bradun), 1831-1914 |
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| LoC No. | 09010024 |
| Title |
The Lunarian Professor and His Remarkable Revelations Concerning the Earth, the Moon and Mars Together with An Account of the Cruise of the Sally Ann |
| Note | Reading ease score: 63.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Lunarian Professor and His Remarkable Revelations Concerning the Earth, the Moon and Mars" by James B. Alexander is a science fiction novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative is centered around a professor from the Moon who shares intriguing insights about life on various celestial bodies, focusing particularly on Earth and its inhabitants. Through a blend of humor and philosophical reflection, the book sets the stage for an exploration of advanced alien civilizations and their perspectives on humanity. At the start of the novel, the narrator reflects on his long-overdue outing to Lake Minnetonka, where he plans to unwind and enjoy solitude. As he embarks on the cruise of his boat, the Sally Ann, he unexpectedly encounters Allan Ocheltree, a close friend from his past. Their reunion is marked by nostalgic conversations, and soon after, the professor from the Moon makes his entrance, initiating a dialogue about his home and the remarkable differences between it and Earth. The opening sets a tone of whimsical adventure infused with speculative science, hinting at discussions on societal evolution, technology, and the nature of life beyond our planet. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Utopias -- Fiction |
| Subject | Human-alien encounters -- Fiction |
| Subject | Life on other planets -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 60059 |
| Release Date | Aug 4, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 41 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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