The Master Of The World (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162701707)

The Master of the World is a science fiction novel written by Jules Verne. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the adventures of John Strock, a government agent tasked with investigating a mysterious and powerful machine that is causing havoc across the United States. The machine, known as the Terror, is capable of traveling at incredible speeds and causing destruction on a massive scale.As Strock delves deeper into the mystery, he discovers that the Terror is controlled by a brilliant and enigmatic inventor named Robur. Robur is determined to use his invention to rule the world and has assembled a small group of loyal followers to help him achieve his goal.As Strock races to stop Robur and the Terror, he must navigate a series of dangerous obstacles, including treacherous mountain passes, fierce storms, and deadly encounters with Robur's followers. Along the way, he also grapples with the ethical implications of using such a powerful machine for personal gain.The Master of the World is a thrilling adventure story that explores themes of power, technology, and morality. Verne's vivid descriptions of the machine and its capabilities are both imaginative and prescient, anticipating many of the technological advances that would come to define the 20th century. Overall, this book is a classic of science fiction that continues to captivate readers with its thrilling plot and thought-provoking themes.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: Jules Verne
ISBN-10: 1162701706
ISBN-13: 9781162701707
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 124
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.26d