The Blue Germ by Maurice Nicoll
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"The Blue Germ" by Maurice Nicoll is a novel written in the early 20th century. This intriguing work delves into themes of science and the quest for immortality, centering around the character of Dr. Richard Harden, a physician who becomes entangled in a life-altering discovery involving a mysterious germ. The narrative explores the implications of this germ, which offers the possibility of eternal life but also raises ethical questions about its impact
on humanity. At the start of the novel, the protagonist, Dr. Harden, sustains a head injury, leading to a revelation about a germ that can transform life as he knows it. After recovering from his concussion, he is consumed by the need to investigate this germ, which eventually brings him to Russia and introduces him to Professor Sarakoff. Their collaboration sparks theories about the germ's potent abilities, especially as it is released into the water supply of Birmingham, resulting in a phenomenon known as the “Blue Disease.” The opening chapters set up a compelling mix of scientific inquiry, moral dilemmas, and the potential consequences of humanity's pursuit of immortality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Nicoll, Maurice, 1884-1953 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Blue Germ |
| Credits |
Produced by Steven desJardins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 85.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 26852 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-26852-1 |
| Release Date | Oct 9, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 618 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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