02427cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000480011324500210016126400510018230000470023333600260028033700260030633800360033249000510036850000310041950801150045052013890056553400450195465300200199983000510201985600430207029401UtSlPG20260610133653.0mcr n260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aMeek, S. P.q(Sterner St. Paul),d1894-197214aThe Solar Magnet 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2009 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier1 aProduced from Astounding Stories October 1931. aRelease date is 2009-07-13 aProduced by Greg Weeks, Tamise Totterdell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net a"The Solar Magnet" by S. P. Meek is a science fiction novel written in the early 20th century. The book follows the adventures of Dr. Bird, a brilliant scientist, as he confronts the nefarious schemes of his nemesis, Ivan Saranoff, who has devised a plan that threatens the very stability of Earth's environment. The narrative blends scientific concepts with thrilling escapades, encapsulating the tensions and anxieties of its time regarding technological advancements and geopolitical conflicts. In this gripping tale, Dr. Bird and his assistant Carnes embark on a perilous journey to prevent Saranoff from achieving his goal of altering the Earth's axis through a mysterious solar magnet. As they travel to a clandestine facility in Russia, the duo faces numerous challenges, including an assassination attempt on Bird, aerial confrontations, and a harrowing escape from captivity aided by a local woman whose motivations are complex. The story is filled with suspense and action, showcasing Meek's imaginative approach to scientific storytelling, as well as a critique of the potential misuse of scientific knowledge for destructive purposes. Ultimately, Bird's determination leads to a climactic battle against Saranoff's forces, solidifying his role as a hero in the struggle between good and evil in a world on the brink of chaos. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aScience fiction 0aProduced from Astounding Stories October 1931.40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29401