When the atoms failed by Jr. John W. Campbell

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Author Campbell, John W., Jr. (John Wood), 1910-1971
Illustrator Wessolowski, Hans Waldemar, 1894?-1948
Title When the atoms failed
Original Publication Jamaica, NY: E.P. Inc., 1929.
Note Reading ease score: 69.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary "When the Atoms Failed" by John W. Campbell, Jr. is a science fiction novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative focuses on a cosmic conflict between Earth and invading Martians who possess advanced technology and atomic energy. The story intricately weaves scientific concepts with adventure and romance, aiming to entertain as well as inform readers about atomic forces and extraterrestrial possibilities. The plot centers around the character of Stephen Waterson, a brilliant scientist who invents a spaceship called the "Terrestrian" armed with advanced weaponry to confront the Martian invasion. Alongside his friend David Gale and his assistant Wright, Waterson embarks on a journey through space and battle against the Martians, who threaten Earth's existence with their catastrophic weapons. As the novel progresses, the team discovers the devastating capabilities of atomic energy and develops new technologies to combat the alien force. Ultimately, the story culminates in an epic clash where Waterson's ingenuity and the novel's scientific principles determine the fate of humanity and the future of interplanetary relations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject War stories
Subject Martians -- Fiction
Subject Space ships -- Fiction
Subject Human-alien encounters -- Fiction
Subject Weapons -- Fiction
Subject Earth (Planet) -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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