Meteor-Men of Mars by Harry Cord and Otis Adelbert Kline
"Meteor-Men of Mars" by Harry Cord and Otis Adelbert Kline is a science fiction novel written during the early 20th century. The story revolves around an adventurous encounter between Earth and Mars, exploring themes of alien life, technological advancements, and a struggle for survival in an extraterrestrial setting. The narrative features the protagonists, research chemists Frank Hammond and Peter Storm, who inadvertently become embroiled in a conflict involving Martian warriors and the
insect-like Sediphrons. The plot begins with Hammond and Storm enjoying a fishing trip when a meteor-like object falls into the water, leading to their discovery of an alien spacecraft. After encountering strange creatures and being transported to a fantastical version of Mars, the two men find themselves in a fight for survival against the monstrous Sediphrons, who seek to dominate the planet. Captured by the Amazons of Mars, they learn about the conflict between the two Martian races: the Metiphrons, who value unity and peace, and the Sediphrons, who represent a more aggressive essence. The narrative intensifies as they, alongside the Amazons, attempt to thwart the Sediphron invasion and escape back to Earth, underscoring a blend of action, camaraderie, and romantic undertones in the face of daunting odds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Cord, Harry |
|---|---|
| Author | Kline, Otis Adelbert, 1891-1946 |
| Illustrator | Leydenfrost, Alexander, 1888-1961 |
| Title | Meteor-Men of Mars |
| Alternate Title | Meteor Men of Mars |
| Series Title | Produced from Planet Stories Winter 1942 |
| Note | Listed in magazine table of contents as "Meteor Men of Mars." |
| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 84.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Martians -- Fiction |
| Subject | Human-alien encounters -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 62258 |
| Release Date | May 28, 2020 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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