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Title: The crystal ray
Original Publication: New York, NY: Stellar Publishing Corporation, 1929.
Series Title: Produced from Air Wonder Stories November 1929.
Credits: Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Crystal Ray" by Raymond Z. Gallun is a science fiction novel written in the late 1920s. Set in a futuristic world during the war year 2141 A.D., the story explores the potential of newly discovered forms of potent rays emitted by mysterious materials, delving into themes of adventure, danger, and the quest for scientific advancement. The narrative combines elements of thrilling warfare and the exploration of the unknown, emphasizing human resilience in the face of dire circumstances. The plot follows two aviators, George Calhoun and Joseph Pelton, who, while on leave, decide to explore an ominous mountain dubbed "The Devil's Nest" in the Andes. During their expedition, they encounter an ancient legend tied to the mountain and discover sinister evidence of its past. As the story unfolds, they uncover a unique crystal, which Pelton later identifies as a significant scientific breakthrough known as "andite." This substance leads to the development of the devastating weapon called the crystal ray, crucial in the struggle against an invading Asiatic air fleet. Ultimately, Pelton's discovery transforms the tide of war, yet at a dire personal cost, culminating in his heroic sacrifice for the greater good. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Gallun, Raymond Z. (Raymond Zinke), 1911-1994
Illustrator: Strother, S.
EBook No.: 73926
Published: Jun 27, 2024
Downloads: 157
Language: English
Subject: Science fiction
Subject: Short stories
Subject: War stories
Subject: Weapons -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The crystal ray
Original Publication: New York, NY: Stellar Publishing Corporation, 1929.
Series Title: Produced from Air Wonder Stories November 1929.
Credits: Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Crystal Ray" by Raymond Z. Gallun is a science fiction novel written in the late 1920s. Set in a futuristic world during the war year 2141 A.D., the story explores the potential of newly discovered forms of potent rays emitted by mysterious materials, delving into themes of adventure, danger, and the quest for scientific advancement. The narrative combines elements of thrilling warfare and the exploration of the unknown, emphasizing human resilience in the face of dire circumstances. The plot follows two aviators, George Calhoun and Joseph Pelton, who, while on leave, decide to explore an ominous mountain dubbed "The Devil's Nest" in the Andes. During their expedition, they encounter an ancient legend tied to the mountain and discover sinister evidence of its past. As the story unfolds, they uncover a unique crystal, which Pelton later identifies as a significant scientific breakthrough known as "andite." This substance leads to the development of the devastating weapon called the crystal ray, crucial in the struggle against an invading Asiatic air fleet. Ultimately, Pelton's discovery transforms the tide of war, yet at a dire personal cost, culminating in his heroic sacrifice for the greater good. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Gallun, Raymond Z. (Raymond Zinke), 1911-1994
Illustrator: Strother, S.
EBook No.: 73926
Published: Jun 27, 2024
Downloads: 157
Language: English
Subject: Science fiction
Subject: Short stories
Subject: War stories
Subject: Weapons -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.