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_aCummings, Ray, _d1887-1957 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Fire People |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2008 |
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| 490 | 1 | _aProduced from Argosy All-Story Weekly, October 21 and 28 and November, 4, 11, and 18, 1922. | |
| 500 | _aRelease date is 2008-06-13 | ||
| 508 | _aGreg Weeks, Christina, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net) | ||
| 520 | _a"The Fire People" by Ray Cummings is a science fiction novel written in the early 20th century. The story begins in a future where mysterious meteors carrying strange light land on Earth, stirring the curiosity and fear of humanity. The narrative unfolds as Professor James Newland, alongside his children Alan and Beth, delves into the cosmic ramifications of these events, which are linked to intelligent life on Mercury, and introduces us to Miela, a being from Mercury with extraordinary qualities. At the start of the book, we discover the arrival of the first meteor, which captivates a farmer and sparks widespread interest. The event leads to a scientific investigation, during which Professor Newland publishes a theory suggesting the existence of intelligent life on Mercury. Meanwhile, a narrative thread develops around the Newland family, particularly focusing on Alan and his burgeoning connection with Miela. The opening chapters lay the groundwork for the ensuing conflict between Earth and the Mercutians, framing it within the context of cosmic exploration and the threat of invasion, while establishing characters whose lives intertwine with the fate of both worlds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aScience fiction, American | ||
| 830 | 0 | _aProduced from Argosy All-Story Weekly, October 21 and 28 and November, 4, 11, and 18, 1922. | |
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