Edison's Conquest of Mars
Garrett P. Serviss
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Edison's Conquest of Mars is a pioneering science fiction novel by Garrett P. Serviss that imagines a bold adventure beyond Earth. Set in the late 19th century, this story serves as an unauthorized sequel to H.G. Wells's The War of the Worlds, taking readers on a journey to the red planet where the brilliant inventor Thomas Edison leads a mission to confront Martian threats.
As Edison and his team navigate the challenges of interplanetary travel, they encounter not only the formidable Martians but also the complexities of human ambition and ingenuity. The narrative blends scientific speculation with thrilling escapades, reflecting the era's fascination with technology and exploration.
While it may not have reached the iconic status of its predecessor, Edison's Conquest of Mars offers a unique perspective on early science fiction, showcasing the genre's potential to explore the unknown and challenge the boundaries of imagination. This work stands out for its blend of adventure and the spirit of invention, making it a noteworthy piece in the evolution of science fiction literature.
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| Chapter I | 20:24 | Leído por Roger Melin | |
| Chapter II | 19:59 | Leído por RobbieRogers | |
| Chapter III | 24:50 | Leído por RobbieRogers | |
| Chapter IV | 17:36 | Leído por RobbieRogers | |
| Chapter V | 28:25 | Leído por RobbieRogers | |
| Chapter VI | 23:20 | Leído por Grumpy Old Squid | |
| Chapter VII | 34:39 | Leído por Grumpy Old Squid | |
| Chapter VIII | 29:15 | Leído por Kristine Bekere | |
| Chapter IX | 29:40 | Leído por Kristine Bekere | |
| Chapter X | 32:33 | Leído por Kristine Bekere | |
| Chapter XI | 19:23 | Leído por Seth Adam Sher | |
| Chapter XII | 21:21 | Leído por Seth Adam Sher | |
| Chapter XIII | 28:37 | Leído por RobbieRogers | |
| Chapter XIV | 22:11 | Leído por M.C.Y. | |
| Chapter XV | 24:36 | Leído por Roger Melin | |
| Chapter XVI | 23:39 | Leído por Roger Melin | |
| Chapter XVII | 18:21 | Leído por Kristine Bekere | |
| Chapter XVIII | 5:14 | Leído por Kristine Bekere |
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FNH
I was drawn to this book because I'm a big fan of the "War of the Worlds". This story couldn't really fail to be a good story, spaceships, aliens and warfare litter the book in a loverly pile of SciFi crunchiness. The book starts off with a very short ride through the recovery of mankind from the Martian attack up to the mounting of an Attack on Mars. Then it slows down to a more normal narrative pace as the human forces are mustered and set to cross the gulf of space. At that point we have a space opera type adventure as they discover the unknowns of space suffering setbacks and discovering the amazing. Once the human fleet reaches Mars the pace picks up and the action is non stop. Of course being such an old book, many of the assumptions made by the author are complete nonsence but this really adds to the "Classic" feel of the tale. All in all I really enjoyed this book. And considering that it's free, the price was a bonus! To read more of my reviews please visit http://freeaudioreview.blogspot.com/
Interesting book
Man
Kristine, I recommend training on pronunciation. Eg. warriors is not various. Sometimes it is hard to understand. But thanks anyhow for volonteering! :-)
Great Addition
J T G
A wonderful continuation of H.G.Wells' "War of the Worlds" 062525
Edison's Conquest of Mars
David R. Smith
Well read, fun listen - thanks!
I enjoyed this throwback to a stranger time.
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Stoker
great story, some readers not so good.