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_aArcher, Jules, _d1915-2008 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Mistake of Christopher Columbus |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2021 |
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| 490 | 1 | _aProduced from Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy September 1951 | |
| 500 | _aRelease date is 2021-05-02 | ||
| 508 | _aGreg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"The Mistake of Christopher Columbus" by Jules Archer is a satirical narrative written in the early 1950s. This work blends elements of political commentary and humor to explore a fantastical premise: what if the world were actually flat? The book cleverly critiques the societal and political repercussions of such a far-fetched notion, presenting a whimsical take on scientific authority and public belief. The story begins with Herbert Fitzgrone, an Australian hermit who claims the Earth is flat after conducting personal research. His assertion triggers significant public and political reactions, leading to widespread debate and chaos as various groups grapple with the implications of abandoning the established globular theory. As the narrative unfolds, a frenzy ensues, involving the media, government officials, and even global organizations, all reacting to the supposed reality of a flat world. Ultimately, the tale takes a humorous twist when Fitzgrone, years later, discovers that his original calculations were flawed, confirming Columbus's assertion that the Earth is indeed round, leaving society to confront the absurdity of the events that transpired in the meantime. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aScience fiction | ||
| 653 | _aShort stories | ||
| 700 | 1 | _aRuud, Herb | |
| 830 | 0 | _aProduced from Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy September 1951 | |
| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65230 |
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