Dr. Nikola's Experiment (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162660394)

""Dr. Nikola's Experiment"" is a classic mystery novel written by Guy Boothby. The story follows the adventures of Dr. Nikola, a brilliant and enigmatic scientist who is obsessed with discovering the secret of immortality. When he meets a young woman named Miss Mary Cavanagh, he becomes determined to use her as a test subject for his latest experiment. But as the experiment progresses, Miss Cavanagh begins to suspect that Dr. Nikola's intentions may not be entirely honorable. With the help of her friend and confidante, journalist Hector Ratichon, she sets out to uncover the truth about Dr. Nikola and his mysterious experiments. Along the way, they encounter a variety of colorful characters and face numerous challenges, including murder, betrayal, and danger at every turn. Will they be able to solve the mystery and stop Dr. Nikola before it's too late? ""Dr. Nikola's Experiment"" is a gripping and suspenseful tale that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.The work of my predecessors is known to me; I have studied their writings, and tested their experiments to the last particular. All the knowledge that modern science has accumulated I have acquired. The magic of the East I have explored and tested to the uttermost. Three years ago I visited Thibet under extraordinary circumstances. There, in a certain place, inaccessible to the ordinary man, and at the risk of my own life and that of the brave man who accompanied me, I obtained the information which was destined to prove the coping-stone of the great discovery I have since made. Only two things were wanting then to . . complete the whole and to enable me to get to work. One of these I had just found in St. Petersburg when I first met you, Kelleran; the other I discovered three weeks ago. It has been a long and tedious search, but such labour only makes success the sweeter. The machinery is now prepared; all that remains is to fit the various parts together. In six months' time, if all goes well, I will have a man walking upon this earth who, under certain conditions, shall live a thousand years.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Guy Boothby
ISBN-10: 1162660392
ISBN-13: 9781162660394
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 160
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.63lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.34d