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The Metal Giants

by Edmond Hamilton

It follows the adventures of a young engineer named Cliff Sutherland. When a new metal is discovered that can revolutionize the industry, Cliff is sent to investigate and ends up discovering something much more incredible than he could have ever imagined. The book was originally published in 1926 and is considered a classic of the science fiction genre. In "The Metal Giants," readers are transported to a world where machines have become sentient beings and are threatening to take over humanity. The story follows Cliff as he tries to stop these metal giants from destroying the world. Along the way, he encounters a variety of characters, including a beautiful woman named Airla and a scientist named Dr. Lathrop, who help him in his quest. Despite being written almost a century ago, "The Metal Giants" is still a thrilling read for young science fiction fans. The book's imaginative world-building and exciting action sequences will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Additionally, the novel's themes of technology and humanity are still relevant today, making it a thought-provoking read. Edmond Hamilton, the author of "The Metal Giants," was a prolific science fiction writer who was active from the 1920s to the 1960s. He is known for his contributions to the space opera sub-genre and is credited with helping to establish the science fiction genre as we know it today. "The Metal Giants" is one of his most popular works and is a must-read for any young science fiction fan.

Book Details

Language

English

Original Language

English

Published In

1926

Authors

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Edmond Hamilton

United States

Edmond Moore Hamilton was an American writer of science fiction during the mid-twentieth century. Born in Youngstown, Ohio, he was raised there and in nearby New Castle, Pennsylvania. Something of a c...

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