02959cam a22004093u 4500 41481 UtSlPG 20260610133940.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PN Bates, Harry, 1900-1981 Astounding Stories of Super-Science January 1930 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-11-25 The Beetle Horde / Victor Rousseau The Cave of Horror / Captain S. P. Meek Phantoms of Reality / Ray Cummings The Stolen Mind / M. L. Staley Compensation / C. V. Tench Tanks / Murray Leinster Invisible Death / Anthony Pelcher. Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Astounding Stories of Super-Science January 1930" by Harry Bates et al. is a collection of science fiction tales written in the early 20th century. The magazine introduces readers to imaginative narratives that explore futuristic concepts and fantastical adventures, showcasing the creativity of some of the era's leading speculative fiction writers. The opening portion hints at thrilling and bizarre stories, setting a tone that promises technological wonders, extraordinary settings, and remarkable characters. At the start of the magazine, the editorial section discusses the concept of "astounding" stories in the context of science fiction, emphasizing how ideas that seem impossible can become the norm over time. The first tale, "The Beetle Horde" by Victor Rousseau, begins with explorers Tommy Travers and Jim Dodd in Antarctica, as they embark on a quest to locate the South Pole while discovering a colossal fossilized beetle. The narrative swiftly transitions from scientific exploration to a thrilling encounter with an ancient, monstrous beetle, leading to suspenseful adventures in a mysterious underground world. As they unravel the secrets of this land filled with monstrous insects and strange civilizations, readers are invited to join them on an unpredictable journey of discovery and danger. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction -- Periodicals Science fiction, American -- Periodicals Cummings, Ray, 1887-1957 Emanuel, V. R. (Victor Rousseau), 1879-1960 Leinster, Murray, 1896-1975 Meek, S. P. (Sterner St. Paul), 1894-1972 Pelcher, Anthony, 1897-1981 Staley, M. L. Tench, C. V., 1892-1963 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41481 82320 82320