02575cam a22003733u 4500 74075 UtSlPG 20260610134720.0 m cr n 260607r20241930utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Hamilton, Edmond, 1904-1977 The space visitors Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from Air Wonder Stories March 1930. Release date is 2024-07-19 Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Space Visitors" by Edmond Hamilton is a science fiction novel written in the early 20th century. The story explores the idea of extraterrestrial beings coming to Earth for exploration and curiosity, drawing parallels between humans and creatures of the deep sea. It presents a narrative filled with suspense and scientific inquiry as it delves into humanity's reaction to cosmic threats and the potential dangers posed by advanced visitors from beyond our atmosphere. The plot follows Dr. Jason Howard, an aeronautical scientist, and his assistant Stanley Ransome as they investigate a series of devastating incidents attributed to mysterious "scoops" descending from the sky, which leave behind massive destruction. Initially dismissed as meteorological phenomena, Dr. Howard's theory about space visitors trawling the Earth's surface gains traction after multiple catastrophic events. As panic escalates, the world unifies to develop air-mines, conceived to defend against these invaders. The climax centers around the success of these air-mines, culminating in a hard-won victory against the mysterious ships. Ultimately, the narrative grapples with themes of human resilience, the unknown, and the necessity of preparation for future encounters with the cosmos. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: New York, NY: Stellar Publishing Corporation, 1930 Science fiction Human-alien encounters -- Fiction Weapons -- Fiction Earth (Planet) -- Fiction Paul, Frank R. (Frank Rudolph), 1884-1963 Produced from Air Wonder Stories March 1930. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74075 114800 114800