Download or read book Stories of Other Worlds and a Honeymoon in Space written by George Chetwynd Griffith and published by Hellograph Incorporated. This book was released on 1999-12-01 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Honeymoon in Space written by George Griffith and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-09-15 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Honeymoon in Space is a sci-fi story by George Griffith. Lenox, the Earl of Redgrave, has made the biggest scientific breakthrough in the history of the world: a airborne ship with the power to break free of Earth's gravity and take to the stars.
Download or read book A Honeymoon in Space written by George Griffith and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-08-11 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Honeymoon in Space: Large Print By George Griffith One of the first novels about interplanetary travel, A Honeymoon in Space takes readers on a journey across the solar system Lenox, the Earl of Redgrave, has made the greatest scientific discovery in the history of the world: a flying ship with the power to break free of Earth's gravity and take to the stars. But before he uses it to expand humanity's understanding of the universe, he has some personal business to attend to-namely, wooing an old flame. The lady in question is Zaidie, the daughter of Lenox's colleague Professor Rennick. With Zaidie about to be forced into a loveless marriage, Lenox knows he must do something drastic. He steals her away and takes her out of this world-literally. Griffith's accounts of other planets are spectacularly engaging-from subterranean civilizations on the moon to the warlike Martians to the musical inhabitants of Venus. This remarkable adventure makes for a memorable honeymoon indeed. We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.
Download or read book Out of This World Adventures written by George Griffith and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2020-09-15 with total page 662 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These three sci-fi novels from the dawn of the twentieth century are among the first works of fiction to imagine visiting other planets. A Honeymoon in Space: Lenox, the Earl of Redgrave, has invented a flying ship with the power to break free of Earth’s gravity. But before taking to the stars, he has some personal business to attend to—namely, wooing an old flame. The lady in question is Zaidie, a woman about to be forced into a loveless marriage. Stealing her away, Lenox takes her out of this world. George Griffith’s accounts of other planets are spectacularly imaginative—from subterranean civilizations on the moon to the warlike Martians to the musical inhabitants of Venus. A Journey in Other Worlds: This philosophical sci-fi novel by John Jacob Astor follows a stockholder of the Terrestrial Axis Straightening Company across the solar system. On Jupiter, Astor creates a world of gushing volcanoes, crashing waterfalls, and otherworldly flora and fauna. In contrast, his Saturn is an introspective land. Astor’s vision of a future with levitating trains, a police force equipped with cameras, and an interconnected network of phones, solar power, wind power, and air travel is astonishingly prescient. A Princess of Mars: An Arizona prospector, John Carter suddenly finds himself transported to Mars in the first novel of Edgar Rice Burroughs’s Barsoom series. The shift in gravity gives Carter superhuman powers—and he’ll need them! The red planet, called Barsoom by its inhabitants, is in the grips of civil war. To save the legendary Princess Dejah Thoris, Carter must defeat legions of giant, four-armed, green barbarians and travel thousands of miles across a landscape populated with monstrous flora and fauna.
Download or read book A Honeymoon in Space written by George George Griffith and published by . This book was released on 2017-07-30 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How is this book unique? Font adjustments & biography included Unabridged (100% Original content) Illustrated About A Honeymoon in Space by George Griffith One of the first novels about interplanetary travel, A Honeymoon in Space takes readers on a journey across the solar system. Lenox, the Earl of Redgrave, has made the greatest scientific discovery in the history of the world: a flying ship with the power to break free of Earth's gravity and take to the stars. But before he uses it to expand humanity's understanding of the universe, he has some personal business to attend to--namely, wooing an old flame. The lady in question is Zaidie, the daughter of Lenox's colleague Professor Rennick. With Zaidie about to be forced into a loveless marriage, Lenox knows he must do something drastic. He steals her away and takes her out of this world--literally. Griffith's accounts of other planets are spectacularly engaging--from subterranean civilizations on the moon to the warlike Martians to the musical inhabitants of Venus. This remarkable adventure makes for a memorable honeymoon indeed.
Download or read book A Honeymoon in Space written by George Chetwynd Griffith and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-09-04 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "A Honeymoon in Space" by George Chetwynd Griffith. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
Download or read book Color Your Own Cover of George Griffith s A Honeymoon in Space Enhance a Beloved Classic Book and Create a Work of Art written by Rhonda Mohammed and published by Colour the Classics. This book was released on 2023-12-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Color your very own version of A Honeymoon in Space by George Griffith! Who says classic science fiction has sharp edges and taciturn heroes? During the newlyweds' post-nuptial journey through the solar system, Zaidie Rettick and Lord Redgrave encounter a staggering array of alien cultures and creatures in George Griffith's A Honeymoon in Space. Zaidie and Lord Redgrave meet colorful characters, explore strange planets, and encounter incredible dangers as they explore the universe. Their journey is filled with adventure, humor, and romance, making it a timeless classic of science fiction. As a part of art therapy, it has become widely recognized that coloring is an effective way to find inner balance and escape from hectic everyday life. Find your inner peace and balance while coloring beautiful complex shapes. Create an original design of one of your favorite classics! Key Features: ♥ Beautiful outer space designs to color or paint on the first page of each chapter ♥ Front and back covers can be colored with multi-surface paint pens and/or markers ♥ Coloring supports relaxation and stress reduction and resembles soothing meditation ♥ Designed to bring some sunshine to your life, but also help you affect positive change ♥ A nice sized format (6" x 9") to carry, color and read Interested? Then look inside the book and convince yourself of our unique concept. **Multi-surface paint pens and/or markers are recommended for coloring the cover (matte material). You can use watercolor paint or color pencils for coloring the interior pages. As part of our mission to publish great works of literary fiction and nonfiction, Colour the Classics Publishing Corp. is extremely dedicated to bringing to the forefront the amazing works of long dead and truly talented authors.
Download or read book A Honeymoon in Space written by Beyond Words Press and published by . This book was released on 2020-09-11 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who says classic science fiction is all hard edges and taciturn heroes? George Griffith's classic A Honeymoon in Space follows newlyweds Zaidie Rettick and Lord Redgrave on their post-nuptial journey through the solar system, in which they encounter a staggering array of alien cultures and creatures.George Griffith (1857-1906), full name George Chetwynd Griffith-Jones, was a prolific British science fiction writer and noted explorer who wrote during the late Victorian and Edwardian age. Many of his visionary tales appeared in magazines such as Pearson's Magazine and Pearson's Weekly before being published as novels. Griffith was extremely popular in the United Kingdom, though he failed to find similar acclaim in the United States, in part due to his revolutionary and socialist views.
Download or read book A Honeymoon in Space written by Beyond Words Press and published by . This book was released on 2020-09-11 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who says classic science fiction is all hard edges and taciturn heroes? George Griffith's classic A Honeymoon in Space follows newlyweds Zaidie Rettick and Lord Redgrave on their post-nuptial journey through the solar system, in which they encounter a staggering array of alien cultures and creatures.George Griffith (1857-1906), full name George Chetwynd Griffith-Jones, was a prolific British science fiction writer and noted explorer who wrote during the late Victorian and Edwardian age. Many of his visionary tales appeared in magazines such as Pearson's Magazine and Pearson's Weekly before being published as novels. Griffith was extremely popular in the United Kingdom, though he failed to find similar acclaim in the United States, in part due to his revolutionary and socialist views.
Download or read book Delphi Collected Works of George Griffith Illustrated written by George Griffith and published by Delphi Classics. This book was released on 2020-08-22 with total page 3960 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The late Victorian writer and noted explorer, George Griffith was a pioneering author of science fiction, who enjoyed tremendous success in Britain. Published in 1893, his debut novel and most celebrated work, ‘The Angel of the Revolution’ was the first best-selling ‘scientific romance’ and Griffith’s success paved the way for subsequent authors of the genre, notably H. G. Wells. This comprehensive eBook presents Griffith’s collected works, with numerous illustrations, many rare texts appearing in digital print for the first time, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Griffith’s life and works * Concise introductions to the major works * 15 novels, with individual contents tables * Features rare novels appearing for the first time in digital publishing, including ‘Valdar the Oft-Born’, ‘The Gold-Finder’ and the final masterpiece ‘The Lord of Labour’ * Images of how the books were first published, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts * Excellent formatting of the texts * Many works are fully illustrated with their original Victorian and Edwardian artwork * Rare short stories * Easily locate the stories you want to read * Includes Griffith’s rare non-fiction * Ordering of texts into chronological order and genres Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles CONTENTS: The Novels The Angel of the Revolution (1893) Olga Romanoff (1894) The Outlaws of the Air (1895) Valdar the Oft-Born (1895) Briton or Boer? A Tale of the Fight for Africa (1897) The Romance of Golden Star (1897) The Gold-Finder (1898) The Virgin of the Sun (1898) A Honeymoon in Space (1901) The Missionary (1902) The World Masters (1903) A Mayfair Magician (1905) The Mummy and Miss Nitocris (1906) The World Peril of 1910 (1907) The Lord of Labour (1911) The Shorter Fiction Gambles with Destiny (1899) Stories of Other Worlds (1900) Miscellaneous Stories The Short Stories List of Short Stories in Chronological Order List of Short Stories in Alphabetical Order The Non-Fiction The Criminal Lunatic Asylum (1900) In an Unknown Prison Land (1901) Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles or to purchase this eBook as a Parts Edition of individual eBooks
Download or read book A Honeymoon in Space Illustrated written by George Griffith and published by . This book was released on 2020-11-11 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lenox, the Earl of Redgrave, has made the greatest scientific discovery in the history of the world: a flying ship with the power to break free of Earth's gravity and take to the stars. But before he uses it to expand humanity's understanding of the universe, he has some personal business to attend to-namely, wooing an old flame. The lady in question is Zaidie, the daughter of Lenox's colleague Professor Rennick. With Zaidie about to be forced into a loveless marriage, Lenox knows he must do something drastic. He steals her away and takes her out of this world-literally. Griffith's accounts of other planets are spectacularly engaging-from subterranean civilizations on the moon to the warlike Martians to the musical inhabitants of Venus. This remarkable adventure makes for a memorable honeymoon indeed.
Download or read book The Fantastic Made Visible written by Matthew Wilhelm Kapell and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2015-05-01 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fantasy and science fiction began in print, and from the first films to the latest blockbusters, print stories have provided the inspirations, the ideas, and in some cases the detailed blueprints. Adaption Studies has long been an area of intense debate in literature and film studies, but no single work has ever approached fantasy and science fiction texts as unique and important areas of inquiry by themselves. The Fantastic Made Visible with 16 fresh essays is the first book to do exactly that. From the earliest adaptations of Jules Verne, Robert A. Heinlein, and Shakespeare to recent films based on The Hobbit, Planet of the Apes, and The Hunger Games, this book offers a wide range of critical approaches and films from around the world.
Download or read book A Honeymoon in Space written by George Griffith and published by . This book was released on 2020-05-19 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the first novels about interplanetary travel, A Honeymoon in Space takes readers on a journey across the solar systemLenox, the Earl of Redgrave, has made the greatest scientific discovery in the history of the world: a flying ship with the power to break free of Earth's gravity and take to the stars. But before he uses it to expand humanity's understanding of the universe, he has some personal business to attend to-namely, wooing an old flame. The lady in question is Zaidie, the daughter of Lenox's colleague Professor Rennick. With Zaidie about to be forced into a loveless marriage, Lenox knows he must do something drastic. He steals her away and takes her out of this world-literally. Griffith's accounts of other planets are spectacularly engaging-from subterranean civilizations on the moon to the warlike Martians to the musical inhabitants of Venus. This remarkable adventure makes for a memorable honeymoon indeed.A delightful story of the exploits of a young couple and what they saw on the various places that they visited. Written in the turn of the century the craft leaves to the imagination what may occur.
Download or read book Science fiction the Early Years written by Everett Franklin Bleiler and published by Kent State University Press. This book was released on 1990 with total page 1032 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this volume the author describes more than 3000 short stories, novels, and plays with science fiction elements, from earliest times to 1930. He includes imaginary voyages, utopias, Victorian boys' books, dime novels, pulp magazine stories, British scientific romances and mainstream work with science fiction elements. Many of these publications are extremely rare, surviving in only a handful of copies, and most of them have never been described before.
Download or read book A Honeymoon in Space written by George Griffith and published by eStar Books. This book was released on 2014-11-10 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: George Griffith's classic novel follows newlyweds Zaidie Rettick and Lord Redgrave on their post-nuptial journey in Space…
Download or read book Science Fiction Literature through History 2 volumes written by Gary Westfahl and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2021-07-19 with total page 681 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides students and other interested readers with a comprehensive survey of science fiction history and numerous essays addressing major science fiction topics, authors, works, and subgenres written by a distinguished scholar. This encyclopedia deals with written science fiction in all of its forms, not only novels and short stories but also mediums often ignored in other reference books, such as plays, poems, comic books, and graphic novels. Some science fiction films, television programs, and video games are also mentioned, particularly when they are relevant to written texts. Its focus is on science fiction in the English language, though due attention is given to international authors whose works have been frequently translated into English. Since science fiction became a recognized genre and greatly expanded in the 20th century, works published in the 20th and 21st centuries are most frequently discussed, though important earlier works are not neglected. The texts are designed to be helpful to numerous readers, ranging from students first encountering science fiction to experienced scholars in the field.
Download or read book The Rise and Fall of American Science Fiction from the 1920s to the 1960s written by Gary Westfahl and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2019-10-04 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By examining important aspects of science fiction in the twentieth century, this book explains how the genre evolved to its current state. Close critical attention is given to topics including the art that has accompanied science fiction, the subgenres of space opera and hard science fiction, the rise of SF anthologies, and the burgeoning impact of the marketplace on authors. Included are in-depth studies of key texts that contributed to science fiction's growth, including Philip Francis Nowlan's first Buck Rogers story, the first published stories of A. E. van Vogt, and the early juveniles of Isaac Asimov, Arthur C. Clarke and Robert Heinlein.
