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| 100 | 1 | _aAshby, Richard | |
| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe vertigo hook |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2023 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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| 490 | 1 | _aProduced from Fantastic Universe October-November 1953. | |
| 500 | _aRelease date is 2023-12-23 | ||
| 508 | _aGreg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"The Vertigo Hook" by Richard Ashby is a science fiction novella likely written in the early to mid-20th century. This intriguing narrative explores themes of time travel and the consequences of technological advances, particularly in the context of warfare, following the aftermath of the Civil War. The story hints at a fascinating intersection of historical figures and speculative fiction, aiming to re-examine the outcome of past conflicts through a speculative lens. The plot revolves around Ed Wilkes, a mathematics professor, who is approached by Major Peter Hall for a secret military project involving the development of advanced weapon technology. Alongside fellow professor Julie Mosby, they discuss the implications of their work, invoking historical references and the legacy of Mosby's Civil War heroism. As the characters navigate their responsibilities and ethical dilemmas, an unseen entity, the Irritant, attempts to influence their thoughts amid the secrecy of their project. The story culminates in a blend of wit, science, and historical inquiry, highlighting how past events and knowledge may shape future outcomes in unforeseen ways. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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_pOriginally published: _cNew York, NY: King-Size Publications, Inc., 1953 |
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| 653 | _aScience fiction | ||
| 653 | _aShort stories | ||
| 653 | _aTime travel -- Fiction | ||
| 830 | 0 | _aProduced from Fantastic Universe October-November 1953. | |
| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72483 |
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