Project Gutenberg
2022-12-22
Public domain in the USA.
519
Various
Verschillende
Various, Various
Baird, Edwin
1886
1957
Weird Tales, Volume 1, Number 3, May, 1923: The unique magazine
$aUnited States :$bRural Publishing Corporation,$c1923.
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"Weird Tales, Volume 1, Number 3, May, 1923: The Unique Magazine" by Various is a collection of speculative fiction stories likely written in the early 20th century. This particular volume contains an eclectic mix of thrilling short stories and novelettes, often delving into themes of horror, science fiction, and the uncanny. Readers can anticipate an array of narratives that evoke tension and ignite the imagination, showcasing a variety of characters ranging from detectives to explorers in fantastical predicaments. The beginning of this volume sets the tone with a vivid advertisement for a Finger Print Expert training program, immediately reminding readers of the early 20th-century fascination with forensic science and the mysteries of identity. Following the preamble, the first story, "The Moon Terror," introduces Dr. Ferdinand Gresham, an astronomer oblivious to impending disasters on Earth marked by mysterious, repeating radio signals and catastrophic earthquakes. These events unfold against a backdrop of intrigue as Gresham’s character is explored, including secrets from his past and the dangers posed by a group of sorcerers known as the Seuen-H'sin. The text hints at thrilling adventures converging on a potential battle between science and ancient magic, leaving readers eager for the unfolding drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://archive.org/details/WeirdTalesV01n03192305/page/n1/mode/2up
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Reading ease score: 79.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Adventure stories -- Periodicals
Fantasy literature, American -- Periodicals
Fantasy literature, English -- Periodicals
Horror tales, American -- Periodicals
Horror tales, English -- Periodicals
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Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
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