The astounding discoveries of Khan-li of Dimph-yoo-chur have thrown floods of light upon the domestic life of the Mehrikan people. He little realized when he landed upon that sleeping continent what a service he was about to render history, or what enthusiasm his discoveries would arouse among Persian archaeologists.

BREATH of Scandal.Imperishable zephyr! Dispenser of delight to all:—save those it touches. Floating in playful sport around the globe, it does little harm to callous sinners. But it blights, with a special and vociferous joy, superior persons.

This remarkable novel by the founder of the legendary "Life" humor magazine combines romance, humor, adventure and science fiction in the story of a mysterious inventor and his claim to have discovered diamonds on the Moon.

The astounding discoveries of Khan-li of Dimph-yoo-chur have thrown floods of light upon the domestic life of the Mehrikan people. He little realized when he landed upon that sleeping continent what a service he was about to render history, or what enthusiasm his discoveries would arouse among Persian archaeologists.

"Drowsy" is a whimsical and imaginative novel centered around a young boy named Drowsy. The story takes place in a fantastical world where Drowsy embarks on a series of surreal and dreamlike adventures.The narrative is filled with elements of fantasy and satire, blending the real world with a dreamlike setting that reflects the inner life and imagination of the protagonist. Drowsy encounters a variety of strange characters and situations, each of which offers a mix of humor, social comment...

Step into a whimsical world where the lines between reality and dreams blur in John Ames Mitchell's enchanting novel, "Drowsy." This delightful tale invites you to explore the whimsical escapades of its characters as they navigate a landscape filled with humor and fantasy.As you journey through this charming narrative, a captivating question arises: What secrets lie in the realms of our dreams? Mitchell's storytelling weaves a tapestry of imagination that r...

Flipped Societies – 3 Classic Satire Fiction Novels is a compelling anthology that illuminates the craft of satirical narrative through the lens of societal inversion. With a diverse range of literary styles captured through the penmanship of three classic authors, the collection is a broad exploration of utopian and dystopian critiques. The works probe the intricacies of societal norms and institutions, each piece holding a mirror to the absurdities of the real world. These sharp narrativ...

20+ Vintage Sci-Fi Novels surveys the formative centuries of speculative fiction, assembling Gothic experiment, satirical voyage, utopian and dystopian romance, scientific adventure, invasion narrative, and planetary quest. Across its expansive range, the volume traces how fiction made the future legible through strange machines, altered societies, subterranean worlds, and encounters with the alien. Landmark visions of artificial life, social engineering, apocalyptic transformation, and in...

The story revolves around a young man named Willows, who is sent by his father to the fictional town of Lory, located in the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York. Willows' father hopes that the clean air and rustic environment will help his son recover from a recent illness and find renewed vigor.Upon his arrival in Lory, Willows becomes enchanted by the natural beauty of the region, particularly the majestic pine trees that dot the landscape. He soon finds himself drawn into the lives...

The astounding discoveries of Khan-li of Dimph-yoo-chur have thrown floods of light upon the domestic life of the Mehrikan people. He little realized when he landed upon that sleeping continent what a service he was about to render history, or what enthusiasm his discoveries would arouse among Persian archaeologists.

The story is presented as a memoir written by Khan-li, a Persian admiral, recounting the discovery of the last surviving American, Captain Ishmael Ingots, who has been preserved in ice for centuries after a freezing accident. Ingots is revived and brought back to life in a futuristic world where Persia has become a dominant global power and the United States has long since disappeared.As the narrative unfolds, Captain Ingots, the titular "Last American," experiences the perplexing and vast...

In the Dawn of Science Fiction: 22 Groundbreaking Novels charts the formative centuries of speculative narrative, gathering Gothic experiment, satirical voyage, technological romance, dystopian prophecy, lost-world adventure, and cosmic fantasy. Its works trace science fiction's emergence from Enlightenment irony and nineteenth-century industrial wonder into a modern literature attentive to invention, empire, social organization, and humanity's place in an expanding universe. Tales of arti...