Edison's Conquest of Mars

Garrett P. Serviss

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(4.1 stars; 78 reviews)

Edison's Conquest of Mars is a pioneering science fiction novel by Garrett P. Serviss that imagines a bold adventure beyond Earth. Set in the late 19th century, this story serves as an unauthorized sequel to H.G. Wells's The War of the Worlds, taking readers on a journey to the red planet where the brilliant inventor Thomas Edison leads a mission to confront Martian threats.

As Edison and his team navigate the challenges of interplanetary travel, they encounter not only the formidable Martians but also the complexities of human ambition and ingenuity. The narrative blends scientific speculation with thrilling escapades, reflecting the era's fascination with technology and exploration.

While it may not have reached the iconic status of its predecessor, Edison's Conquest of Mars offers a unique perspective on early science fiction, showcasing the genre's potential to explore the unknown and challenge the boundaries of imagination. This work stands out for its blend of adventure and the spirit of invention, making it a noteworthy piece in the evolution of science fiction literature.

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Reviews

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(4 stars)

FNH

I was drawn to this book because I'm a big fan of the "War of the Worlds". This story couldn't really fail to be a good story, spaceships, aliens and warfare litter the book in a loverly pile of SciFi crunchiness. The book starts off with a very short ride through the recovery of mankind from the Martian attack up to the mounting of an Attack on Mars. Then it slows down to a more normal narrative pace as the human forces are mustered and set to cross the gulf of space. At that point we have a space opera type adventure as they discover the unknowns of space suffering setbacks and discovering the amazing. Once the human fleet reaches Mars the pace picks up and the action is non stop. Of course being such an old book, many of the assumptions made by the author are complete nonsence but this really adds to the "Classic" feel of the tale. All in all I really enjoyed this book. And considering that it's free, the price was a bonus! To read more of my reviews please visit http://freeaudioreview.blogspot.com/

Interesting book

(4 stars)

Man

Kristine, I recommend training on pronunciation. Eg. warriors is not various. Sometimes it is hard to understand. But thanks anyhow for volonteering! :-)

Great Addition

(5 stars)

J T G

A wonderful continuation of H.G.Wells' "War of the Worlds" 062525