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Title: The atom curtain
Original Publication: New York, NY: Ace Books, Inc., 1956.
Credits: Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Atom Curtain" by Nick Boddie Williams is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The narrative revolves around the character Emmett O'Hara, a pilot in the International Patrol who, after years of isolation caused by an "impenetrable wall of raging atomic fury" surrounding America, manages to breach this barrier and explore the unknown territory of Atomic America. The book explores themes of adventure, mystery, and the philosophical implications of human isolation in a world affected by atomic warfare. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to a world where a vast Atomic Curtain has isolated America for over two centuries. O'Hara's determination to discover the truth about the land he has been cut off from leads him on a perilous journey. The narrative unfolds with an accusation against the governing body, the "Twelve Old Men," who conspire to keep vital information from the world, including the discoveries O'Hara makes upon his return. As O'Hara shares his experiences with a journalist, he reveals a society of humanity and challenges his perception of civilization, igniting a sense of adventure that raises questions about the human condition and the consequences of technological progress. The opening portion sets the stage for a richly layered tale of exploration and existential inquiry against a backdrop of political intrigue and survival. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 72.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Williams, Nick B. (Nick Boddie), 1906-1992
EBook No.: 73135
Published: Mar 10, 2024
Downloads: 151
Language: English
Subject: Science fiction
Subject: Dystopias -- Fiction
Subject: United States -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The atom curtain
Original Publication: New York, NY: Ace Books, Inc., 1956.
Credits: Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Atom Curtain" by Nick Boddie Williams is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The narrative revolves around the character Emmett O'Hara, a pilot in the International Patrol who, after years of isolation caused by an "impenetrable wall of raging atomic fury" surrounding America, manages to breach this barrier and explore the unknown territory of Atomic America. The book explores themes of adventure, mystery, and the philosophical implications of human isolation in a world affected by atomic warfare. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to a world where a vast Atomic Curtain has isolated America for over two centuries. O'Hara's determination to discover the truth about the land he has been cut off from leads him on a perilous journey. The narrative unfolds with an accusation against the governing body, the "Twelve Old Men," who conspire to keep vital information from the world, including the discoveries O'Hara makes upon his return. As O'Hara shares his experiences with a journalist, he reveals a society of humanity and challenges his perception of civilization, igniting a sense of adventure that raises questions about the human condition and the consequences of technological progress. The opening portion sets the stage for a richly layered tale of exploration and existential inquiry against a backdrop of political intrigue and survival. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 72.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Williams, Nick B. (Nick Boddie), 1906-1992
EBook No.: 73135
Published: Mar 10, 2024
Downloads: 151
Language: English
Subject: Science fiction
Subject: Dystopias -- Fiction
Subject: United States -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.