Edison's Conquest of Mars
Garrett Putman Serviss's Edison's Conquest of Mars is a Victorian science fiction and classic fantasy novel. It deals with martians and space travelers.
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About Edison's Conquest of Mars
"Edison's Conquest of Mars" by Garrett P. Serviss is a science fiction novel published in 1898. Written as a sequel to an unauthorized version of H. G. Wells's "The War of the Worlds," the story follows inventor Thomas Edison as he leads Earth's united nations in a counterattack against Mars. After studying captured Martian technology, Edison develops anti-gravity ships and disintegration rays. The expedition ventures through space, battles alien forces, and ultimately confronts the Martians on their home planet in humanity's fight for survival.
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Quick answers
Who wrote Edison's Conquest of Mars?
Edison's Conquest of Mars was written by Garrett Putman Serviss.
What genre is Edison's Conquest of Mars?
It is usually shelved as Victorian Science Fiction and Classic Fantasy.
Is Edison's Conquest of Mars free to read?
Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.
Is there a free audiobook of Edison's Conquest of Mars?
Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 7 h 04 min.
What books are similar to Edison's Conquest of Mars?
Readers who like it often enjoy The war of the worlds, Thuvia, maid of Mars and The gods of Mars.
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