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Lifetime: 1865 - 1959 Passed: ≈ 65 years ago

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Writer

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United States

Clement Fezandié

Clement Fezandié (1865-1959) was a French businessman, playwright, and author. He is best known for his science fiction novel Through the Earth (1898).

Who was he?

Fezandié was born in New York City to a French father and an American mother. He moved to France with his family when he was young. He studied law and business, and he worked as a businessman for many years.

What was his principles?

Fezandié was a lifelong learner and he was always interested in new ideas. He was also a strong believer in the power of science and technology.

What was he famous for?

Fezandié is best known for his science fiction novel Through the Earth (1898). The novel tells the story of a group of explorers who travel through a tunnel that leads to the center of the Earth. The novel was a bestseller and it was translated into many languages.

What was his philosophy?

Fezandié's philosophy was that science and technology could be used to improve the human condition. He believed that science could be used to solve problems such as poverty and disease. He also believed that science could be used to explore the universe and to learn more about our place in it.

When did he die & how is he remembered?

Fezandié died in 1959 at the age of 94. He is remembered as a pioneer of science fiction and as a visionary who believed in the power of science and technology.

Notable works

  • Through the Earth (1898): A science fiction novel that tells the story of a group of explorers who travel through a tunnel that leads to the center of the Earth.
  • Doctor Hackensaw's Secrets (1921-1926): A series of science fiction novels that tells the story of a scientist who invents a number of amazing devices.
  • The Secret of the Invisible Girl (1926): A science fiction novel that tells the story of a young woman who is able to become invisible.

Fezandié's works were popular in his own time and they continue to be read and enjoyed by science fiction fans today.

Books by Clement Fezandié

Dr. Hackensaw's Secrets Cover image

Dr. Hackensaw's Secrets

Science Fiction
Historical Fiction Science Inventions Scientific Curiosity Secret Intriguing Ethical considerations

Unveil the mysteries of scientific brilliance and personal sacrifice in "Dr. Hackensaw's Secrets" by Clement Fezandié. In the shadowy realm of Victorian innovation, meet the enigmatic Dr. Horatio Hackensaw, a genius inventor with an insatiable thirst...