Project Gutenberg 2024-06-27 Public domain in the USA. 159 Gallun, Raymond Z. (Raymond Zinke) 1911 1994 Gallun, Raymond Zinke Strother, S. The crystal ray $aNew York, NY :$bStellar Publishing Corporation, $c1929. Produced from Air Wonder Stories November 1929. Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "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.) 20240510142514gallun 1929 US Reading ease score: 70.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Science fiction Short stories War stories Weapons -- Fiction PS Text Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy Category: Adventure Category: Novels 64127 2025-07-29T08:56:37.005199 text/html 39409 2024-06-27T14:30:45 text/html 342738 2025-07-29T08:56:40.147179 application/epub+zip 341497 2025-07-29T08:56:38.213223 application/epub+zip 192426 2025-07-29T08:56:37.482221 application/epub+zip 780645 2025-07-29T08:56:41.721168 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 773637 2025-07-29T08:56:39.687218 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 56305 2025-07-29T08:56:36.861199 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 36488 2024-06-27T14:30:45 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16818 2025-07-29T08:56:41.905167 application/rdf+xml 29337 2025-07-29T08:56:37.780236 image/jpeg 4519 2025-07-29T08:56:37.627218 image/jpeg 907007 2025-07-29T08:56:37.025239 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia