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    <title>Pleiades Club—Telegraphers' Paradise on Planet Mars</title>
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    <namePart>Hayes, J. W. (Jeff W.)</namePart>
    <namePart type="date">1853-1917</namePart>
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  <abstract>"Pleiades Club—Telegraphers' Paradise on Planet Mars" by J. W. Hayes is a novel written in the early 20th century. This imaginative work explores a fantastical society populated by telegraphers who have relocated to Mars, celebrating their camaraderie and professional achievements in a utopian setting. The narrative unfolds through a series of gatherings and events where prominent historical figures, including Abraham Lincoln, engage in discussions around telegraphy, communication innovations, and the harmony of life on Mars.  The opening of the book introduces the Pleiades Club, a lively gathering in honor of Lincoln's birthday, attended by former telegraph operators. Characters like Aaron Hilliker and Biff Cook partake in entertaining speeches, lively music, and discussions about the advancements in telegraphy and the future of communication. The atmosphere is filled with nostalgia, humor, and a sense of community, reflecting the characters' previous earthly experiences while emphasizing the blissful existence they enjoy on Mars. Through these interactions, the narrative establishes themes of friendship, innovation, and the exploration of a new frontier, setting the stage for the unfolding adventures of the telegraphers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)</abstract>
  <note>Release date is 2018-01-28</note>
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    <topic>Mars (Planet) -- Fiction</topic>
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    <topic>Telegraphers -- Fiction</topic>
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