
Gulliver of Mars
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Lieutenant Gullivar Jones: His Vacation, later retitled Gulliver of Mars, is an early 20th-century science fiction novel that blends elements of humor, adventure, and satire. The story follows the improbable journey of American Navy Lieutenant Gulliver Jones, who is inexplicably transported to the planet Mars. On Mars, he encounters alien civilizations, navigates treacherous landscapes, and finds himself caught in a complex web of political intrigue and romantic entanglements. Jones, a somewhat bumbling yet courageous hero, struggles to survive in this strange new world, while also striving to uphold his sense of honor and duty. The novel is notable for its inventive world-building, its humorous take on classic adventure tropes, and its exploration of themes of identity, culture, and the human condition.Book Details
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Edwin Lester Arnold
England
Edwin Lester Linden Arnold was an English writer. He was born in Swanscombe, Kent, England on May 14, 1857. He was the son of the poet and journalist Edwin Arnold. Arnold studied agriculture and ornit...
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