02276cam a22003373u 4500 72913 UtSlPG 20260610134703.0 m cr n 260607r20241963utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Cummings, Ray, 1887-1957 Beyond the stars Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2024-02-09 Marcia Brooks, Greg Weeks, Alex White & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net "Beyond the Stars" by Ray Cummings is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The story revolves around Commander Len and his journey through space in a vehicle much larger than the universe itself. As the plot unfolds, he, alongside his friends and the brilliant Dr. Weatherby, embarks on a mission that explores the mysteries of the cosmos and the nature of existence. The opening of the novel introduces us to Commander Len as he navigates Liner 40 N while being pressured for time due to delays. Through a series of communications, we learn about his connection to Alice Weatherby and his friendship with Jim Dunkirk, both of whom are called to Dr. Weatherby’s home for an important matter. Upon arrival, they discover that Dr. Weatherby has been conducting pioneering research on the nature of the universe and plans to traverse the realm beyond the stars, utilizing a newly discovered scientific principle. The section establishes a blend of adventure and science, hinting at the themes of discovery and the vastness of the universe that will be explored throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: New York, NY: Ace Books Inc., 1963 Science fiction Interplanetary voyages -- Fiction Gaughan, Jack, 1930-1985 https://archive.org/details/ace-f-248-ray-cummings-beyond-the-stars https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72913 113638 113638