02678cam a22003853u 4500 68007 UtSlPG 20260610134553.0 m cr n 260607r20221945utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Smith, George O. (George Oliver), 1911-1981 Special Delivery Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Venus Equilateral Produced from Astounding Science-Fiction, March 1945 Release date is 2022-05-06 Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Special Delivery" by George O. Smith is a science fiction novella that was published in the mid-20th century. The story revolves around the innovative concept of a matter transmitter, exploring themes of scientific experimentation, technological advancement, and competitive business dynamics in the field of interplanetary communications. Set against the backdrop of space exploration, the book delves into the challenges faced by a group of scientists as they attempt to develop a machine capable of transmitting objects instantaneously through disintegration and reintegration processes. The narrative centers on Don Channing and his colleague Walt Franks, who are deeply engaged in the creation of a matter transmitter for Venus Equilateral. Their progress, however, is mired in technical setbacks and competitive tensions with their rivals at Terran Electric. As they navigate the scientific and legal complexities surrounding their invention, the story highlights the humorous and challenging situations they encounter, especially during a court trial to establish the rightful ownership of their newly developed technology. The climax illustrates their determination to prove the validity of their invention while facing skepticism and opposition, all while maintaining a sense of camaraderie and ingenuity throughout their trials. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: Street & Smith Publications, Incorporated, 1945 Science fiction Legal stories Inventions -- Fiction Kramer, Frank, 1905-1993 Venus Equilateral Produced from Astounding Science-Fiction, March 1945 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68007 108829 108829