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100	1		_aRhodes, W. H. _q(William Henry), _d1822-1876
245	1	4	_aThe Case of Summerfield
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2004-02-01
508			_aProduced by David A. Schwan, and David Widger
520			_a"The Case of Summerfield" by W. H. Rhodes is a novel that falls within the realm of crime fiction and speculative literature, likely written during the late 19th century. The story revolves around a mysterious and dangerous secret related to water's combustible properties, suggested through the character of Gregory Summerfield, who believes he has discovered a method to ignite water. The narrative delves into themes of morality, fear, and the untamed powers of nature, set against an intriguing historical backdrop. The plot centers on Leonidas Parker, a lawyer, who recounts his association with the enigmatic Summerfield and the chain of events that leads to a tragic death connected to their interactions. As Parker learns of Summerfield's dangerous discovery involving potassium and water, a debate ensues about the implications of holding such a powerful secret. Tensions rise as Parker navigates his moral dilemmas while attempting to manage Summerfield's demands for exorbitant payment in exchange for the formula. Ultimately, the narrative culminates in an act of desperation, intertwining fate, fear for humanity's survival, and the consequences of wielding knowledge that could potentially lead to disaster. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aScience fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5191
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