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100 1 _aStockton, Frank R.,
_d1834-1902
245 1 4 _aThe Great Stone of Sardis
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 2004-07-01
508 _aProduced by An Anonymous Volunteer, and David Widger
520 _a"The Great Stone of Sardis" by Frank R. Stockton is a science fiction novel likely written in the mid-20th century. The story begins with the arrival of a passenger ship called the Euterpe-Thalia in New York, setting the stage for the protagonist, Roland Clewe, who is portrayed as a scientist and inventor. The narrative hints at his aspirations to uncover a significant scientific discovery, particularly focusing on a groundbreaking application known as the Artesian ray, which Clewe believes could illuminate the depths of the Earth. The opening of the book delves into the setting and introduces several key characters, including Roland Clewe and his associate Margaret Raleigh, who play significant roles in Clewe’s ambitious plans. As Clewe returns from an extended study in Germany, he learns that his works have progressed, albeit not as rapidly as he hoped. Tension builds when he discovers a dubious figure named Rovinski may be aboard the submarine expedition to the North Pole, representing a potential threat to his groundbreaking work. The early chapters of the book weave together themes of exploration, innovation, and suspense, foreshadowing challenges that Clewe will face as he seeks to balance his scientific ambitions with the dangers posed by external adversaries. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScience fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6127
999 _c48149
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