
Edison's Conquest of Mars
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In Garrett P. Serviss's *Edison's Conquest of Mars*, set in the late 19th century, the renowned inventor Thomas Edison leads a daring mission to Mars, responding to a Martian invasion of Earth. Inspired by H. G. Wells's *The War of the Worlds*, the story blends scientific invention with imaginative narratives of Martian society and interplanetary warfare. The novel explores themes of scientific progress, imperialism, and humanity's place in the cosmos.Book Details
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Garrett P. Serviss
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Garrett Putnam Serviss was an American astronomer, popularizer of astronomy, and early science fiction writer. Serviss was born in Sharon Springs, New York and majored in science at Cornell University...
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